Power and internet services disrupted in Mustang for 36 hours after floods, landslides
Summary
Floods and landslides triggered by continuous rainfall have disrupted electricity and internet services in Mustang for 36 hours after damaging power and telecom infrastructure. Repair teams are working to restore service in Mustang, Myagdi and Parbat, with some telephone and 4G links still operating through radio connections.
Key Points
- Electricity and internet services in Mustang have been completely disrupted for around 36 hours after floods, landslides and river erosion damaged infrastructure.
- Damage to 33-kV transmission lines and substations in Parbat and Myagdi cut power supply to Mustang and delayed information flow from northern Myagdi.
- Nepal Telecom said optical-fiber networks were damaged at dozens of locations, though some telephone and 4G services remain available through radio links.
- Technical teams have been deployed to assess and repair the damage, with hopes of restoring regular services by Sunday evening.
