Kaligandaki River Flood Damages Transmission Towers, Halts Power Generation in Myagdi
Summary
Floods from the Kaligandaki River have washed away transmission towers in Myagdi, forcing six hydropower projects and power supply to parts of Mustang to shut down. Landslides have also damaged roads, mobile service, and internet connectivity across the affected area.
Key Points
- Floodwaters of the Kaligandaki River washed away towers of the 220 kV Dana-Khurgot transmission line in Annapurna Rural Municipality, Myagdi.
- Six hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 176 MW in Myagdi and Mustang have been shut down, while the 14 MW Thapakhola project is also off the central system.
- Landslides and erosion have damaged the Beni-Jomsom road, disrupted electricity poles and wires, and cut road transport links to Mustang.
- Nepal Electricity Authority has sent a technical team to inspect the damage and plans alternative power arrangements and transmission line reconstruction.
