Transmission Line Repairs Underway to Restore Power in Myagdi and Mustang
Summary
Repair work is underway on the Dana–Khurkot transmission line to restore electricity to flood-affected areas of Myagdi and Mustang. The outage has disrupted power, communication services and hydropower projects, while road damage is slowing transport of repair materials.
Key Points
- Heavy rain and flooding on the Kali Gandaki River knocked down four towers of the 220 kV Dana–Khurkot transmission line in Annapurna Rural Municipality.
- The outage has disrupted electricity supply to Mustang and parts of Annapurna Rural Municipality, affecting residents, communication services and six hydropower projects with a combined 176 MW capacity.
- The Nepal Electricity Authority has started repairing an alternative 33 kV line from Milanchowk via Dana to Kowang in Mustang because immediate restoration through the Dana Substation is not possible.
- Repair work is being slowed by poor road access, with materials hauled by vehicle to Rakhu and then carried by porters to the damaged sections.
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