EGAT assures power stability

 
 In preparation for a worse condition, Egat has coordinated with the Metropolitan Electricity Authority and Provincial Electricity Authority on the adjustment in high-voltage power transmission. Four high-voltage stations in Rangsit, Sai Noi, Nong Chok and On Nuj are expected to be affected by the floods. Barriers are put around the premises while all equipment is lifted 90cm above ground. If water level is higher than that, the transmission would be handled by other stations. 
 He noted that the Rangsit station is now beseiged, following the collapse of Nava Nakorn Industrial Estate's dykes. The Chaeng Wattana and Lat Phrao transmission stations are now taking over the Rangsit's capacity.
 "EGAT is closely watching the situation of high-risk area, the Sai Noi station, which transmits 195MW. The station is surrounded by water and flash flood could take place if the community's 3-metre earthen dyke collapses," he said.
 If anything happens, the transmission would be transferred to the Chaeng Wattana and Angthong stations.
 Good news is Bangkok's power demand falls by 440MW following the floods.  
 Sutas also insisted that it is necessary for Bhumibhol Dam to further release water by 60 million cubic metres a day, as the water level is surpassing its capacity. He noted that the dam's water level is 99.01 per cent of its capacity. If new supply drops, Egat will consider downsizing the release volume.