Yesterday’s Flash Flood Forces Complete Shutdown of Upper Machhakhola Hydropower Project
Summary
A flash flood in the Budhigandaki River has forced a complete shutdown of the 4.55 MW Upper Machhakhola Small Hydropower Project after severe damage to its transmission lines. Bikash Hydropower Company Limited says the full extent of the damage is still being assessed and repairs will be difficult during the Dashain period.
Key Points
- A sudden flash flood in the Budhigandaki River caused heavy damage to the Upper Machhakhola Small Hydropower Project on Friday morning.
- The 4.55 MW project has completely halted operations and power generation for an indefinite period.
- Bikash Hydropower Company Limited says the total damage is still being evaluated and repair timelines remain uncertain.
- Restoration work will be complicated by the Dashain festival, which may affect manpower and logistics.
