Two high-capacity hydropower projects resume power generation
Summary
Two hydropower projects in Lamjung district have resumed power generation after being shut down when water levels in the Marsyangdi river rose. The 70-MW Madhya Marsyangdi and 50-MW Upper Marsyangdi 'A' projects restarted operations on Monday after the flow normalized and technical work was completed.
Key Points
- The 70-MW Madhya Marsyangdi and 50-MW Upper Marsyangdi 'A' hydropower projects in Lamjung were closed after the Marsyangdi river’s water level and flow increased.
- Madhya Marsyangdi stopped power production and discharged all water into the river before resuming operations Monday afternoon.
- Upper Marsyangdi 'A' resumed power generation Monday morning after technical work, cleanliness, and other management were completed.
