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Nepal’s Energy Ministry Runs Rescue, Power Restoration and Reconstruction Efforts in Parallel After Rasuwa Flood

From OnlineKhabar English · () English

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  • Nepal’s Energy Ministry is conducting search-and-rescue operations for workers trapped or missing at hydropower projects after flooding in Rasuwa.
  • The ministry is also working to restore electricity and rebuild damaged infrastructure.
  • The Bhotekoshi flood caused extensive damage to hydropower projects and transmission structures.

Nepal’s Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation is tackling three urgent tasks at once after the devastating Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa: searching for workers, restoring electricity and rebuilding damaged infrastructure.

Officials are searching for workers who were trapped or went missing at hydropower projects affected by the flood. At the same time, teams are working to restore power supplies disrupted by damage to the electricity system.

The flood caused extensive damage to hydropower projects and transmission structures in the area. Reconstruction efforts are proceeding alongside the rescue and power-restoration operations.

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