Power Outage: Kali Gandaki Corridor Transmission Line Damaged by Landslides, Halting 358MW Production
Summary
Landslides and continuous rain have damaged the Kali Gandaki Corridor 220 KV transmission line, halting more than 358 MW of electricity production from 12 hydropower projects. Repair work is being prepared, with service expected to resume once weather conditions improve.
Key Points
- Continuous rain and landslides damaged the Kali Gandaki Corridor 220 KV transmission line in the Dana-Kushma section.
- Electricity production from 12 hydropower projects, totaling 358.2 MW, has been halted.
- Projects affected include Nilgiri-2, Upper Rahughat, Mistri Khola, Rahughat, and several other private and NEA-linked plants.
- Repair teams are being prepared to restore the transmission line and resume power generation as soon as possible.
