Power supply restored in most parts of Rasuwa
Summary
Electricity has been restored in most parts of Rasuwa within six days after the Bhotekoshi River flood damaged poles, transformers and transmission lines. The Nepal Electricity Authority says work is under way to fully restore power in the remaining flood-hit areas of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
Key Points
- Electricity supply has been restored in most parts of Rasuwa six days after the Bhotekoshi River flood damaged the district’s power infrastructure.
- The Nepal Electricity Authority says around 85 per cent of the affected areas in Nuwakot, Dhading and Rasuwa have been reconnected to the grid.
- A new 11 kV line from Suryagadhi in Nuwakot to the Rasuwa border was built to help restore supply, with power now reaching about 30 per cent of households in Rasuwa.
- The NEA is also preparing to operate the Sanjen Hydropower Plant in isolated mode and is coordinating repairs to fully restore electricity services.
