Underground cables restore Pokhara’s urban beauty as old poles and tangled wires disappear
Summary
Underground power cables are replacing old poles and tangled wires across Pokhara, improving the city’s appearance and reducing accident risks. The Nepal Electricity Authority says the project is 82 percent complete in Pokhara and aims to finish by mid-April 2027.
Key Points
- The Nepal Electricity Authority is installing underground power lines across Pokhara under the Pokhara-Bharatpur Distribution System Strengthening Project.
- The project has reached 82 percent physical progress in Pokhara, with 165.7 kilometres of cables laid and 55.2 kilometres already supplying electricity.
- The underground system is also carrying telephone, cable television and internet lines, while old overhead wires have been removed from project areas.
- Officials say the work will improve Pokhara’s urban beauty and lower the risk of electrical and road accidents.
