Power Outages Disrupt FIFA World Cup Final Viewing in Nepal, Authorities Cite Natural Disaster
Summary
Power outages disrupted the viewing of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final across Nepal due to a fallen tree on a transmission line, highlighting ongoing issues with intermittent electricity supply despite increased production.
Key Points
- The FIFA World Cup 2026 final viewing in Nepal was interrupted by nationwide power outages caused by a fallen tree on a 132 KV transmission line.
- Nepal Electricity Authority cited adverse weather and natural disaster as the cause of the blackout at 1:54 AM affecting Kathmandu Valley and other regions.
- Intermittent power outages ('tripping') have increased in urban areas and Terai despite sufficient electricity production and the end of load shedding.
- The Electricity Authority has reduced line tripping by about 40% compared to previous years and is investing in infrastructure improvements to provide reliable electricity service.
