The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced that it is nearing full restoration of electricity services across areas affected by recent flooding, with only 2,790 customers still experiencing power interruptions as of 4 p.m. on July 23.

Most of the remaining affected customers are located in Cavite, Metro Manila, and Bulacan, which are areas that continue to face the impacts of heavy rains and rising floodwaters.

Meralco said it remains on high alert as Tropical Storm Dante and Tropical Depression Emong, in combination with the southwest monsoon, are forecast to bring more rainfall over the coming days.

“As we near completion of our restoration activities, we would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding and assure them that we will continue to closely monitor the weather situation and respond to electricity-related incidents, while prioritizing safety,” said Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga.

“We also join the Department of Energy in relentlessly reminding the public to prioritize safety by strictly following electrical safety protocols, especially in communities impacted by floods,” he added.

Beyond power restoration, Meralco Rescue continues to assist flood-stricken communities through the deployment of high-bed trucks and motorized fiberglass boats for rescue and operational support.

Meanwhile, the One Meralco Foundation, Meralco’s corporate social development arm, has mobilized relief efforts for affected residents in Marikina City; Bustos, Obando, Calumpit, and Hagonoy in Bulacan; Commonwealth in Quezon City; and Bacoor in Cavite.

Meralco urged customers to report outages or related concerns via its official Facebook and Twitter pages, or by contacting the Meralco Hotline at 16211 and its text lines: 0920-9716211 and 0917-5516211.Follow Power Philippines on Facebook and LinkedIn or join our Viber community for more updates.