Antara News·Indonesia·Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 09:58 AM UTC

Batam restores power after outage, water recovery continues

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Amandine N, Rahmad Nasution

Batam, Riau Islands (ANTARA) - The Batam Concession Agency (BP Batam) stated electricity supply in Batam, Riau Islands, had fully recovered after an outage that began October 12 and disrupted daily activities and public services.

With electricity restored, water distribution is also recovering, but the pipe network needs time to refill gradually, the agency said in a statement received here on Thursday.

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The full recovery of electricity supply was confirmed by BP Batam Chief Amsakar Achmad, saying that based on the latest information the agency received, Batam's power supply has recovered 100 percent.

For Achmad, however, restoring electricity was about more than switching the grid back on.

"The priority is ensuring people can resume their activities, basic needs are met and public services gradually return to normal," he said.

BP Batam will monitor progress to ensure all essential services for Batam residents return to normal. He also praised the technical teams at PLN Batam for addressing the disruption.

Since the outage began, BP Batam has coordinated with PLN Batam's directors and staff to monitor repairs and accelerate the recovery.

"We know the disruption affected everyone. From the outset, we have worked with PLN Batam and other stakeholders to speed up repairs and take necessary steps. We appreciate the efforts of all teams involved," he said.

Regarding water distribution, BP Batam data as of 6 a.m. local time on Wednesday (Oct 14) showed about 80 to 85 percent of customer areas had resumed receiving water at normal levels.

Meanwhile, 319 tanker trips were arranged to supply residents in areas still affected by water disruptions.

Denny Tondano, a BP Batam member and deputy for business operations, said the resumption of water treatment plant operations would not immediately restore normal supply to all customers.

"Pipelines need time to refill until pressure and water volumes stabilize. Areas at the ends of the network and at higher elevations may take longer," Denny said.

BP Batam stated full recovery of the pipeline network could take time.

During the process, tanker deliveries will provide temporary support, prioritizing health facilities, hospitals, places of worship and neighborhoods still experiencing disruptions.

The situation remains a concern because demand for clean water cannot be postponed.

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