Floods hit about 1,000 MW power generation
Summary
Continuous rainfall and floods have damaged transmission lines and disrupted electricity generation from hydropower plants across Nepal, cutting about 1,000 MW from the power system. The Nepal Electricity Authority is working to restore supply, while power imports and industrial consumption may be reduced in the meantime.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides have damaged several transmission and distribution lines, disrupting power supply in multiple areas of Nepal.
- Around 1,000 MW of electricity generation has been affected, including 370 MW halted due to damage to the Kaligandaki Corridor transmission line and 630 MW hit by high river flows.
- Power has been completely disrupted in Manang, Mustang, Myagdi and Baglung districts, while the NEA is deploying teams to assess damage and carry out repairs.
- The NEA has asked industries to reduce consumption and said electricity exports to India will also be reduced until generation recovers.
