Floods damage 18 hydro projects, shut production of 13 projects
Summary
Flooding caused by continuous rainfall has damaged 18 hydropower projects in Nepal, halting production in 13 operational ones with a combined capacity of 105.4 MW.
Key Points
- Continuous rainfall has damaged 18 hydropower projects across Nepal.
- Power production has halted at 13 operational projects totaling 105.4 MW capacity.
- Five under-construction hydropower projects totaling 93 MW have also been damaged.
- Damage has been reported mainly in Ilam, Panchthar, and Sindhupalchowk districts.
