The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN), has urged the government to take immediate action to restore electricity infrastructure devastated by last Tuesday’s flood that surged into Nepal through the Lhende Stream from Tibet into the Bhotekoshi River.
In a press statement released today, IPPAN called for policy-level and procedural support from the government to help rebuild the destroyed structures, resume halted power production and transmission, and prevent further losses in the affected hydropower corridor.
The organization confirmed that more than ten hydropower projects—both operational and under construction—in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts have suffered serious damages. As a result, approximately 250 megawatts of electricity production has been completely shut down, and construction activities on projects totaling over 350 megawatts have come to a standstill.
IPPAN President Ganesh Karki provided details of the affected operational projects, which include the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi, 60 MW Trishuli-3A, 25 MW Trishuli Hydropower Station, 22 MW Chilime, 14 MW Upper Mailung, 14 MW Devighat, and 5 MW Mailung Khola.
In addition, construction work has been suspended on several major projects: the 216 MW Upper Trishuli-1, 100 MW Super Trishuli, and 37 MW Trishuli-3B. IPPAN emphasized that the disruption in both energy production and future supply could have far-reaching impacts unless recovery efforts are fast-tracked.
Calling for immediate government intervention, IPPAN stressed the urgency of reconstructing vital infrastructure, facilitating swift financing and permissions, and building resilience in the energy sector to withstand future climate-induced disasters.
