Manila, Sept. 22 -- Two transmission lines in Northern Luzon are currently unavailable due to the impact of Super Typhoon Nando, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

In an advisory on Monday, NGCP said the Lallo-Sta. Ana 69kV Line that serves the Cagayan II Electric Cooperative Inc. (CAGELGOII) was out since 9:25 a.m. and the San Esteban-Bangued 69kV Line that services the Abra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO) was out as of 11:39 a.m.

"Inspection and restoration of lines in the affected areas will be in full swing once the weather allows," the advisory said.

Earlier, officials from the energy sector urged the public to understand that if power restoration cannot be done immediately during bad weather, the ...