Power restored to 90% of Nuwakot after Rasuwa flood
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- Electricity has been restored to about 90% of Nuwakot after the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa disrupted supply.
- Crews restored additional areas after charging the Chapali, Devighat right circuit and 31 transformers.
- Several wards and municipalities remain without power while repair and restoration work continues.
Electricity has returned to around 90% of Nepal’s Nuwakot district after the devastating Bhotekoshi flood in neighbouring Rasuwa damaged power infrastructure.
The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation said supply resumed across most of the district after the Chapali, Devighat right circuit was charged. Voltage levels have also improved, making electricity more reliable in many areas.
Restored locations include Bidur Municipality Ward 6, about half of Ward 3 in Bidur, Wards 1, 5 and 6 of Tarkeshwar Municipality, Wards 2 and 3 of Tarkeshwar, and Ward 7 of Belkotgadhi Municipality. Authorities have also charged 31 additional transformers.
Power has yet to return to Bidur Municipality Ward 12, the remaining half of Ward 3, Kispang Rural Municipality, Belkotgadhi Municipality Ward 8 and Bidur Municipality Ward 10. The ministry said repair and restoration work is continuing.
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