This is the terrifying moment an electricity substation exploded, sending a tree crashing to the ground.

Footage shows the tree falling and hitting the transformer station amid strong winds and heavy rain in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, on February 11.

The post and the cable lines suddenly emitted sparks and exploded upon impact, causing panic among residents at the Bumi Tamalanrea Permai housing complex.

Frantic locals can be heard screaming in shock as they witness the incident.

Amson Padolo, Head of the South Sulawesi Regional Disaster Management Agency, said: 'There were no casualties in this incident, but the electricity went out due to the substation being damaged by a large tree.'

The South Sulawesi region has been battered by heavy rain in recent days, leading to widespread floods.

Search and rescue teams have evacuated residents using rubber boats.