Floods cause estimated Rs 74 billion damage to power infrastructure
Summary
Floods triggered by the Bhote Koshi River have caused an estimated Rs 74 billion in preliminary damage to Nepal’s power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure. Several hydropower projects remain offline, while restoration work continues in affected areas.
Key Points
- The Nepal Electricity Authority estimates preliminary damage of around Rs 74 billion to power infrastructure after floods triggered by the Bhote Koshi River on August 26.
- The floods cut 430 MW from the national system and damaged the 220 kV hub of the Upper Trishuli-III ‘B’ project and several other hydropower facilities.
- Eight power projects with a combined capacity of 230 MW remain offline, while some projects in the Seti-Madi and Marsyangdi corridors have resumed operations.
- The NEA says it will import an additional 1,154 MW from India during the dry season to meet demand.
