Floods in Rasuwa have completely disrupted the supply of nearly 200 megawatts of electricity from various Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) projects, including major damage to Rasuwagadhi and Trishuli hydropower plants.
Severe flooding in Rasuwa has led to a complete halt in the supply of approximately 200 megawatts of electricity generated by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and its affiliated hydropower projects. According to NEA, one gate of the dam at the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project has been swept away by the flood. Additionally, the bridge providing access to the project has been severely damaged, completely blocking transportation to the site.
Although no major physical damage has been reported in the tailrace area, mud and debris have accumulated there. The powerhouse, however, remains safe.
The 60 MW Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project was also affected by the flooding. Similarly, the Trishuli 3B substation has been buried under mud, causing a complete shutdown of operations at the facility.
In another incident, floodwaters entered the powerhouse of the Chilime project, though no damage was reported. A bypass transmission tower along the banks of the Trishuli River was also swept away. With production halted from all these projects, the NEA confirmed that electricity generation from the Trishuli Corridor—amounting to about 200 MW—has been entirely stopped.
This article was originally published on https://bajarkochirfar.com Translated with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
