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Kathmandu Power Supply Disrupted After Two Transmission Circuits Trip
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Kathmandu Power Supply Disrupted After Two Transmission Circuits Trip

From OnlineKhabar English · () English

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  • Electricity supply in Kathmandu and central Nepal was disrupted on Friday due to issues with the Khapti-Dhalkebar 220 kV transmission line.
  • Problems occurred in both circuits of this line, coinciding with a scheduled shutdown of another transmission line.
  • The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) reported the disruption, noting that the Hetauda-Dhalkebar 400 kV line is currently under construction.

Kathmandu and surrounding areas in central Nepal experienced significant power outages on Friday. The disruption stemmed from simultaneous problems affecting key electricity transmission infrastructure.

Specifically, both circuits of the Khapti-Dhalkebar 220 kV transmission line malfunctioned. This occurred while another critical transmission line was already undergoing a scheduled shutdown for maintenance or upgrades. The combined impact of these issues led to a widespread loss of electricity supply.

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) confirmed the situation, attributing the outage to the transmission line problems. The NEA also noted that the Hetauda-Dhalkebar 400 kV transmission line is currently in the process of construction, indicating ongoing development in the region's power infrastructure.

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