Transmission line repair begins in Myagdi

MYAGDI: Repair work has begun on power transmission lines supplying Annapurna Rural Municipality and Mustang, following damage caused by floods and landslides.

Flooding in the Kaligandaki River following heavy rainfall from September 24 to 26 damaged and brought down four towers of the 220 kV Dana-Khurkot transmission line at Pokharebgar, Dhirchyang and Bhirkate in Dowa, Annapurna Rural Municipality. The damage disrupted electricity supply to Mustang district and parts of Annapurna Rural Municipality.

The disruption has also affected six hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 176 MW in Myagdi and Mustang, as they have been unable to connect to the national grid. The resulting shutdown has caused losses estimated at millions of rupees, while the lack of electricity has also disrupted communication services and affected daily life.