Temporary tower restores 220 kV transmission line damaged by Kaligandaki flood
Summary
A flood damaged three towers on the 220 kV Dana-Khurkot transmission line in Myagdi, cutting 176 MW of hydropower electricity from the national grid. Nepal Electricity Authority workers restored the line within 20 days using a temporary tower built with Canadian technology.
Key Points
- The 220 kV Dana-Khurkot transmission line has resumed operation after flood damage in Myagdi.
- Three transmission towers in Dowa and Dhirchang were destroyed, disconnecting 176 MW from the national grid.
- A temporary tower built with Canadian technology allowed the line to be energized at 10:30 pm on Saturday.
- More than 20 engineers, technicians and over 50 workers took part in the restoration effort.
