Đắk Lắk flood power outages: EVN reports 8,714 customers affected
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) reported that 8,714 customers served by 86 transformer stations in eastern Đắk Lắk had interrupted supply at 06:00 ICT on Friday, 13 November. The utility said its regional operators switched off power where floodwater made it unsafe to keep the network live.
Status of this incident
Current status unconfirmed
Last known status: confirmed by the source · EVN reported 8,714 customers affected at 06:00 ICT. Restoration work was reported, with no later count confirmed in the available reports.
Source moment: Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC (06:00 AM local time)
In 20 seconds
The reported outages were concentrated in Xuân Đài, Tuy An Bắc, Ô Loan and Đồng Xuân.
Vietnam’s government portal reported restoration work in Đồng Xuân and Xuân Lộc.
The published restoration targets depended on safe conditions. The reports do not say how many customers got power back.
Where did flooding affect power in eastern Đắk Lắk?
EVN’s morning report identified Xuân Đài, Tuy An Bắc, Ô Loan and Đồng Xuân as the areas where the interruptions were concentrated. The 8,714 figure counts electricity customers across the affected stations. It does not tell you how many people lost electricity or whether a particular address was affected.
EVN said regional utilities took some equipment out of service in flooded areas for safety. The morning count is a snapshot at 06:00 ICT. The report does not give the exact start of the interruptions or the highest number of customers affected.
What the sources tell us, and what they do not
- EVN count at 06:00 ICT
- 8,714 customers across 86 transformer stations.
What is known about restoration?
The government portal reported work to restore service in Đồng Xuân and Xuân Lộc and relayed a conditional target for late morning. EVN’s own notice pointed to restoration during the day where conditions allowed safe operation. The reports do not confirm that either target was met.
Check your local electricity provider for an update for your area. Avoid damaged electrical equipment and floodwater near power lines. The power outage essentials guide covers basic supplies, and the internet backup guide explains which devices may need backup power.