Energy Minister Directs Intensified Flood Relief and Rehabilitation Efforts in Rasuwa
Summary
Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Shrestha has ordered intensified rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts after sudden flooding in the Bhote Koshi River damaged hydropower projects and infrastructure in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Authorities are coordinating with the Home Ministry, deploying rescue vehicles and technical teams, and assessing damage to restore electricity and affected projects.
Key Points
- Minister Biraj Shrestha directed immediate damage assessment and faster rescue, relief, and rehabilitation work after the flood in Rasuwa.
- Eight hydropower projects in Rasuwa and six projects in Nuwakot have been affected, including several operating and under-construction plants.
- Nepal Electricity Authority has deployed rescue vehicles and technical teams, while air rescue coordination is also underway.
- The Hydrology and Water Resources Research Center sent more than two lakh SMS alerts, but some gauge stations were also damaged.
