GANDAKI BASIN HYDROPOWER PROJECTS ON HIGH ALERT DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL WARNING
Summary
Heavy rainfall warnings for October 9 to 11 have put hydropower projects in the Gandaki basin on high alert. Authorities and private operators are monitoring weather updates closely after the BhoteKoshi flood exposed risks to electricity infrastructure.
Key Points
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy rainfall from October 9 to 11 that could significantly affect the Gandaki region.
- The Department of Electricity Development has placed all hydropower projects in the Gandaki basin on high alert.
- The Nepal Electricity Authority has ordered constant weather monitoring and safety measures for its projects, while IPPAN is coordinating private-sector projects.
- Minister Birajbhakta Shrestha urged special attention to infrastructure security after the BhoteKoshi flood damaged power projects and substations.
