Sanjen Hydropower Projects Remain Undamaged Despite Flood-Induced Power Evacuation Disruption
Summary
Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company Limited says the Sanjen and Upper Sanjen Hydropower Project structures remain undamaged after a major flood in the Bhotekoshi River corridor in Rasuwa. The plants have been shut down temporarily because damaged transmission lines and substations have prevented power evacuation to the national grid.
Key Points
- Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company Limited confirmed that its Sanjen and Upper Sanjen Hydropower Project structures were not damaged by the flood.
- A sudden flood entered Nepal through Rasuwagadhi from Tibet, damaging hydropower projects, NEA transmission lines and substations in Rasuwa.
- The projects were forced to stop generating power because electricity could not be evacuated to the grid due to damage to the Trishuli 3B Hub and the Chilime–Trishuli 220 kV line.
- The company issued the clarification to explain the status of its projects amid widespread flood damage in the area.
