Nepal exports electricity worth Rs 5.92 billion to India in Ashoj
Summary
Nepal exported electricity worth Rs 5.92 billion to India in Ashoj despite disruptions to hydropower production caused by the August 26 floods. Power exports to Bangladesh also resumed on Friday after flood damage briefly halted supply through India’s transmission line.
Key Points
- Nepal exported electricity worth Rs 5.92 billion to India in Ashoj, even after flood-related disruptions to hydropower production.
- Nearly two-thirds of the cross-border electricity supply was made under bilateral agreements.
- Nepal resumed exporting 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh through India’s transmission line on Friday after the flood damage was addressed.
