Hotlines opened as north and central regions
hit by first heat wave of the summer. Electricity of Viet Nam (EVN) has
launched 24-hour hotlines in the north for customers to report power outages as
the north and central regions experience record-high temperatures. A heat wave,
with temperatures reaching 40C (104F), has hit the north and central regions.
Temperatures in some places have hit nearly 60C (140F). This first heat wave of
the summer will last nearly a week. The Ha Noi Power Corporation (EVN Ha Noi)’s
hotline is (04) 2222 2000 and 1900 1288 and EVN’s in the north is 1900 6769. Power
consumption in the north and in Ha Noi have hit new records over the last few
days, according to EVN. On June 1st, capacity and output reached record levels,
which were then broken on June 2nd. The capacity of the national power grid has
exceeded 30,000 MW and the highest power consumption, on June 2nd, reached
nearly 630 million kWh. According to EVN, the power sector at all levels has
dealt with the heat wave, after many upgrades and grid renovations. Power
supply is now significantly better than previously. There were reports of power
outages, however, due to the high use of air conditioners and other cooling
equipment. The new hotlines allow for residents to quickly report any power
problems and be re-connected quickly. EVN recommends that everyone use
electricity economically and efficiently, in particular setting air
conditioners at 26C or higher to minimize the risk of overloading the grid.
Vietnam
Economic Times – June 5 - http://vneconomictimes.com/article/society/evn-opens-hotlines-to-report-power-outages
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