India to Supply 654 MW Electricity to Nepal Daily
Summary
India will supply 654 MW of electricity to Nepal every day from September 13 to December 31, with power routed through the Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar and Tanakpur-Mahendranagar transmission lines. The move comes as hydropower infrastructure in Rasuwa was hit by severe floods on the Bhote Koshi river.
Key Points
- India has decided to provide 654 MW of electricity to Nepal daily from September 13 to December 31.
- Up to 600 MW will be supplied through the Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar 400 KV double circuit line and 54 MW through the Tanakpur-Mahendranagar 132 KV single circuit line.
- India said the export arrangement from January 2027 will be reviewed in December 2026.
- The decision follows flood damage to hydropower project infrastructure in Rasuwa and is framed as support for Nepal's energy sector cooperation.
