Ridi Power Shuts Down 9.9 MW Iwa Khola Hydropower Project After Flood Damage to Pipeline Infrastructure
Summary
Ridi Power Company Limited has temporarily shut down its 9.9 MW Iwa Khola Hydropower Project in Panchthar after floods and landslides damaged its pipeline infrastructure. The company says extensive repairs and technical restoration are underway before generation can resume safely.
Key Points
- Ridi Power Company Limited has shut down the 9.9 MW Iwa Khola Hydropower Project in Panchthar after flood and landslide damage made the pipeline unsafe.
- Heavy rainfall caused riverbank erosion, damaging anchor blocks, pipe supports and other civil structures along the headrace pipeline.
- Phased testing after initial repairs revealed further damage, and the company concluded that simple welding or routine repair would not be enough.
- The project has remained shut since Ashadh 26 while permanent repair and technical restoration work continues.
