Trishuli-Bhotekoshi Flood Devastates Hydropower Projects, Billions in Damages
Summary
A massive Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flood has destroyed 11 hydropower projects in the Trishuli corridor and caused billions of rupees in damage across Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Officials and experts are now calling for major changes in hydropower design, safety, and automation to reduce future losses and casualties.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flood has completely destroyed 11 hydropower projects and severely damaged several others in the Trishuli corridor.
- IPPAN says the sector may have suffered more than 100 billion rupees in losses, though a final assessment is still pending.
- Former Energy Minister Kulman Ghising and hydropower experts are urging major design, safety, and automation reforms.
- The government is being pressed to offer special incentives and reconstruction support to protect private investors and bank-funded projects.
