Storm topples 14 power poles in Lat Krabang

By The Nation

 

 

A thunderstorm toppled 14 power poles on two roads in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district on Tuesday morning, resulting in a power outage over a wide area.

 

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority posted messages on its Twitter account that the power poles on Cha Khun Thaharn and Romklao roads had been brought down by strong winds at 10.45am.

 

This caused a power outage on and around Romklao, Lat Krabang, Sangkhapracha, Khum Klao, Keha Romklao, Suwinthawong and Ramkhamhaeng roads.

 

At 2.30pm, the MEA said on its Twitter page that officials were still trying to restore power cables in the area.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30343328

 

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The storm hit Hua Hin about 90 minutes ago. Electrical storm with heavy winds and moderate rain.

Put the poles in the ground properly and don't lay wires so they become a windscreen.  Problem solved. 

mhhh, maybe start to think to put them underground ? like any other country?