Electricity supply restored in Gorkha after Budhigandaki flood
Summary
Electricity supply has been restored in most flood-hit areas of Gorkha after damage from the Budhigandaki flood, with work still continuing in Dharche Rural Municipality and Khorlabesi. The floods also damaged several hydropower projects and distribution infrastructure in Gorkha and Dhading districts.
Key Points
- Electricity supply has been restored in all flood-affected areas except Dharche Rural Municipality, according to Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha.
- The Nepal Electricity Authority began restoration work immediately after floods disrupted power service along the Budhigandaki River and Shyar Khola.
- The October 11 flash flood damaged four hydropower projects with a combined installed capacity of 412 MW, along with power lines, poles, roads and bridges.
- Restoration work is underway to fully resume electricity supply by the end of this week.
