Budhi Gandaki floods: Bikash Hydropower's Upper Machhakhola Hydropower project halted

Oct 12, 2026 10:37 AM Merolagani



The 4.75 MW Upper Machhakhola Small Hydropower Project operated by the Bikash Hydropower Company Limited (BHCL) has been completely shut down due to the massive flood in the Budhigandaki River on October 11.

 

 

According to the company, the flood has caused a big damage to the transmission line of the project. The company informed that the exact details of the damage have not been received so far as well as the damage caused to transmission line, maintainance time and resume of the project is uncertain. Thus, the operation of the project has been affected indefinitely.

According to the company, public relations mobilization, management of essential materials, repair of damaged structures and resumption of power generation will be more challenging during the approaching Hindu festival of Bada Dashain. However, necessary repair and resumption would be carried out after carrying out a detailed assessment of the damage. 

 




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