Rs 390.62 billion estimated for reconstruction of flood-damaged energy infrastructure
Summary
Nepal needs an estimated Rs 390.62 billion to rebuild energy infrastructure damaged by the August 26 floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli corridor. The disaster shut down 11 power plants, damaged transmission lines and substations, and left more than 800 people working on energy projects out of contact.
Key Points
- Nepal is estimated to require Rs 390.62 billion to reconstruct and rehabilitate flood-damaged energy infrastructure in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli corridor.
- The floods shut down 11 power plants, affecting 410 MW of generation capacity and damaging several hydropower projects under construction.
- Major transmission and distribution assets, including the 220 kV Trishuli-3 'B' Hub substation, were destroyed or disrupted.
- The government will waive minimum electricity billing charges for affected consumers and provide free replacement meters for flood-damaged units.
