3 Days Continues Heavy Rains and Flood Disrupt Power Generation at 9.6 MW Daramkhola Hydroelectric Project
Summary
Heavy flooding has halted power generation and transmission at the 9.6 MW Daramkhola Hydroelectric Project in Baglung after damage to transmission poles and cables. The company says the headworks and powerhouse remain intact and operations will resume once repairs are completed.
Key Points
- Flooding on Friday damaged the 33 kV transmission line linking the Daramkhola project switchyard to the Nepal Electricity Authority’s Harichaur substation.
- Power generation and supply at the 9.6 MW Daramkhola Hydroelectric Project stopped after 8:00 PM on Ashwin 9.
- Daramkhola Hydro Energy Limited said the headworks and powerhouse were not damaged.
- Electricity generation will resume after transmission-line repairs are completed.
