70-MW Madhya Marsyangdi, 50-MW Upper Marsyangdi ‘A’ Resume Power Generation
Summary
Two hydropower projects in Lamjung district have resumed electricity generation after being temporarily shut down due to rising water levels and increased flow in the Marsyangdi River. The 70-MW Madhya Marsyangdi and 50-MW Upper Marsyangdi ‘A’ projects restarted after river conditions normalized and technical maintenance was completed.
Key Points
- The 70-MW Madhya Marsyangdi Hydropower Project and the 50-MW Upper Marsyangdi ‘A’ Hydropower Project were briefly shut down after the Marsyangdi River’s water level rose.
- Power generation at Madhya Marsyangdi resumed Monday afternoon after water levels and flow returned to normal.
- Upper Marsyangdi ‘A’ restarted on Monday morning after technical works, cleaning and other management measures were completed.
- Both projects are now back in operation in Lamjung district.
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