Sayapatri Hydropower has reported a total shutdown of electricity production after flood-induced mud entered its powerhouse facility.
Powerhouse Affected by Mud
Sayapatri Hydropower Limited has faced further trouble at its project site due to heavy mud and debris. According to the company, the incident happened at around 3 am on Ashoj 11 when mud flowed down from about 700 meters above the powerhouse. The debris broke through the back windows of the building and settled inside the structure.
Because of large amount of mud accumulated in the site, electricity production has been stopped completely. Before this, the plant was already struggling after floods in Daram Khola on Ashoj 9 damaged the 33 kV transmission line, poles, and wires between the switchyard and the Nepal Electricity Authority’s Harichaur substation.
Safety and Repair Plans
The company confirmed that there was no human casualty during the incident. Important parts of the project like the headworks, pipeline, the main powerhouse building, and staff quarters are safe from any damage.
Currently, the company team is preparing to clean up the mud from the powerhouse and start repair work on the damaged transmission line poles and wires. The company is committed to finish the repair soon to restart the electricity production and transmission service as fast as possible.
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