Busy road under high-tension line [Photo Feature]
Summary
A busy 1.5-kilometre road in Budhanilkantha Municipality of Kathmandu runs directly under a high-tension transmission line operated by the Nepal Electricity Authority, raising significant safety concerns for the thousands of daily commuters.
Key Points
- A busy road in Budhanilkantha Municipality stretches 1.5 kilometres directly beneath a high-tension transmission line.
- Safety regulations require a nine metre clearance on both sides of such lines, which is not maintained here.
- The high-tension line transmits electricity from Bhaktapur to subdivisions including Chapali and Gopikrishna.
- Hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people travel daily under this risky section, provoking concerns about public safety.
