Bhotekoshi flood hobbles hydropower sector
Summary
The Bhotekoshi River flash flood has damaged more than a dozen hydropower projects and key transmission infrastructure in Rasuwa and neighbouring districts, disrupting hundreds of megawatts of generation capacity. Officials say rescue work is ongoing, while the full cost of the damage could run into billions of rupees.
Key Points
- At least 13 hydropower projects and associated transmission infrastructure have been damaged by the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa and nearby districts.
- The affected projects include major plants such as Upper Trishuli-1, Rasuwagadhi, Rasuwa Bhotekoshi and Sanjen Khola, along with facilities in Nuwakot.
- The Trishuli 220 kV 3B Hub Substation and several transmission lines and towers have also been severely damaged.
- NEA says rescue operations remain the priority, with a detailed damage assessment to follow after rehabilitation efforts.
