The Kohalpur–Surkhet section of the Kohalpur–Surkhet–Dailekh 132 kV transmission line has been completed under a joint investment by the Government of Nepal and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). According to NEA spokesperson Rajan Dhakal, the transmission line will be immediately integrated into the national grid. The line connects the Kohalpur Substation in Banke to a newly constructed substation in Subbakuna, Surkhet, and will carry electricity at 132 kV through a double-circuit transmission line, with testing scheduled to begin on Magh 16, 2082 B.S.
Spokesperson Dhakal emphasized that the transmission line will be operational after testing, and urged the public to exercise caution. He advised against climbing transmission towers, touching any equipment, or going near the towers. Livestock should also be kept away from the structures, and children should not be allowed near the towers. In addition, he warned against touching any marked electrical installations or ignoring danger signs.
During the testing period, in case of any sparking, unusual incidents, or hazards, the public is requested to immediately inform the Nepal Electricity Authority or the nearest police station, the spokesperson added.
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