Electricity restored to 99% of households in Dhading

Summary

Electricity has been restored to 99.8% of households in Dhading and 96.7% in Nuwakot after the Bhotekoshi flash floods. The Energy Ministry and Nepal Electricity Authority are also sending solar systems and rescue equipment to support remaining households and damaged hydropower sites in Rasuwa.

Key Points
  • Electricity has been restored to nearly all households in Dhading and Nuwakot after recent flood damage.
  • The Nepal Electricity Authority is working to restore power to remaining households in Rasuwa.
  • Search and rescue and debris removal are ongoing at hydropower facilities including Upper Trishuli-3A, Upper Trishuli-3B, Chilime and Rasuwagadhi.
  • The ministry has sent solar power systems to affected areas and plans to distribute more to households in Rasuwa.
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