Koshi Province’s Ilam district sees the highest impact, with multiple hydropower plants ceasing operations.
Ilam district in Koshi Province, the most affected area by recent floods and landslides, has experienced the highest disruption to hydropower production. In total, nine NEPSE-listed hydropower projects in Ilam have suspended operations due to the extreme weather events.
The affected projects include: Mai Khola (4.5 MW), Mai Khola Cascade (8 MW), Mai Khola – Sanima Mai (22 MW), Mai Cascade (7 MW), Super Mai (7.8 MW), Super Mai A (9.6 MW), Super Mai A Cascade (3 MW), Jogmai Khola (7.6 MW), Jogmai Cascade (5.2 MW), Lower Jogmai (6.2 MW), Maibeni (9.5 MW), Upper Mai (9.9 MW), and Mai C Cascade (5.1 MW).
The suspension of these hydropower projects is expected to affect electricity generation and supply in the region until operations can safely resume.
This article was originally published on https://bajarkochirfar.com. Translated with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
