Floods Damage Major Power Infrastructure in Rasuwa, Disrupting Electricity Supply

Severe flooding in Rasuwa today has caused extensive damage to several power plants and transmission networks owned by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), disrupting power supply in Rasuwa and surrounding regions. According to the NEA, key facilities affected by the floodwaters include the Rasuwagadhi, Chilime, and Trishuli-3 'A' hydroelectric power plants, as well as the 220 kV substation at the Trishuli-3 'B' Hub. Additionally, the Trishuli and Devighat power plants, along with local distribution lines, have suffered impacts from the flooding. The disruption across generation, transmission, and distribution systems has led to widespread power outages. The NEA stated that technical teams are making every possible effort to restore electricity as quickly as possible, and it has appealed to consumers to remain patient while repairs are underway.