Kathmandu, August 27
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has restored electricity supply to several areas of Nuwakot affected by power outages following the Bhotekoshi River flood by using alternative transmission arrangements.
The NEA said electricity has been supplied through an alternative line from Sindhupalchok to flood-affected areas including Kharanitar, Samundratar, Chaugada, Likhu, Panchakanya and Bidur.
NEA spokesperson Rajan Dhakal said work is underway to charge the Chapali–Devighat 66 kV line from the Chapali substation at 11 kV and charge the Balaju–Trishuli 66 kV line at 11 kV.
The authority is completing the necessary technical work and is attempting to bring the lines into operation by Thursday evening.
An alternative arrangement has also been made to supply electricity to some areas of the Trishuli region through the Salyanatar substation in Dhading.
The NEA said alternative sources are being used in areas where electricity supply through the regular system has been disrupted because of damage to power infrastructure caused by the floods.
The authority has deployed teams of skilled technicians, equipment and other resources from Kathmandu and surrounding areas to Nuwakot to restore electricity services as quickly as possible.
The teams are prioritising inspection and repair of damaged electricity infrastructure and arrangements for alternative power supplies.
Earlier, Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha had directed officials to intensify efforts to rescue employees who were out of contact or stranded in the flood-affected areas and restore electricity services immediately.
Following the minister’s directive, a high-level NEA team led by Executive Director Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha has been deployed to the affected areas.
The team includes NEA Deputy Executive Director Kiran Kumar Shrestha, Distribution and Customer Service Directorate chief and spokesperson Rajan Dhakal, and NEA Engineering Company Chief Executive Officer Chirantan Bikram Rana, among other officials.
The NEA said it is continuously assessing the condition of electricity infrastructure damaged by the floods and is prioritising alternative supply arrangements where possible and repairs to restore regular electricity services.
