Rasuwa Floods Cause Major Damage to Hydropower Projects, Hundreds Missing
Summary
Rasuwa floods have severely damaged hydropower projects and transmission structures, with about 375 workers and employees missing or out of contact. Rescue efforts are focused on trapped workers at Upper Trishuli-3 'A' and Chilime as 430 megawatts of electricity has gone out of the system.
Key Points
- Rasuwa floods have damaged about 15 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 430 megawatts.
- Around 375 employees and workers are missing or out of contact, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority.
- Rescue efforts are underway for workers trapped at Upper Trishuli-3 'A' and the Chilime Hydropower Company power house.
- Excavation is in progress to reach the underground power house of Upper Trishuli-3 'A' through the cable duct.
