Around 5,000 households of northern Gorkha without electricity
Summary
Around 5,000 households in northern Gorkha have been left without electricity after Budhigandaki flood destroyed the Sirdibas Uhiya micro-hydropower project. The flood also damaged roads, bridges and a Nepal Electricity Authority distribution centre, disrupting power and internet services across several rural municipalities.
Key Points
- Budhigandaki flood destroyed the Sirdibas Uhiya micro-hydropower project, cutting electricity to around 5,000 households in northern Gorkha.
- Power supply has been disrupted in Chumnubri rural municipality and several nearby settlements after 12 electric poles and wires were washed away.
- Flood damage has also affected roads, bridges, internet services and municipal administrative work in the area.
- Around 4,000 households in Dharche rural municipality and 50 households in Arughat rural municipality-5 are also without power.
