Bikash Hydropower Resumes Electricity Generation After Flood Repairs

Summary

Bikash Hydropower Company Limited has resumed electricity generation at the Upper Machha Khola Small Hydropower Project after flood damage to its transmission lines. The 4.5-megawatt plant restarted operations on Kartik 8 following repairs after a sudden flood in the Budhigandaki River on Ashwin 25.

Key Points
  • Bikash Hydropower Company Limited says generation has resumed at the Upper Machha Khola Small Hydropower Project.
  • The 4.5-megawatt plant had been shut down after a sudden flood in the Budhigandaki River damaged its power transmission lines.
  • Repair work was completed and electricity production restarted on the morning of Kartik 8.
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