Govt seeking alternative after Bhotekoshi flood knocks out 430 MW power
Summary
The government is arranging alternative power supply after the Bhotekoshi flood disrupted 430 MW from the national transmission system. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, NEA, and Kathmandu authorities are discussing underground grid construction to manage winter demand.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi flood damaged hydropower projects and disconnected 430 MW of electricity from the national transmission system.
- The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and the Nepal Electricity Authority are preparing alternative supply arrangements and forming a taskforce.
- Officials discussed constructing additional underground grids in Kathmandu with the Department of Roads and the Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
- Authorities said the underground cable work would help manage winter power demand in the Kathmandu area.
