Rasuwa floods disrupt six transmission lines, destroy 220 kV substation

Devastating floods in Rasuwa, Nepal, have severely impacted the region's power infrastructure, disrupting six key transmission lines and destroying the 220 kV Trishuli 3B Hub Substation. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) reported significant damage to transmission towers, leading to a widespread disruption of electricity flow.

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Six power transmission lines have been disrupted following the devastating Rasuwa floods.

The affected transmission lines include the Chilime 220 kV Hub, which was shut down due to tower damage, the Samundratar–Trishuli 132 kV line, the Chilime–Trishuli 66 kV line, the Chilime Hub–Trishuli 3B Hub–Matatirtha 220 kV line, and the Trishuli–Balaju 66 kV line. The destruction of the Trishuli 3B Hub Substation is a major blow to the local power grid.

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The floods completely destroyed the 220 kV Trishuli 3B Hub Substation, while damage to transmission infrastructure has disrupted power flow across several lines.

The NEA is actively working to restore electricity by implementing alternative arrangements where possible. Progress has been made in the Samundratar area toward Sindhupalchok, with electricity supply already restored. Efforts are also underway to bring the Chaughoda substation back into operation and to re-establish power supply to areas between Gajuri and Galchhi via the Dhadingbesi substation.

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The authority is working to restore electricity through alternative arrangements wherever possible.