NEA Restores Power in Flood-Hit Nuwakot Using Backup Lines as Repairs Continue

The Nepal Electricity Authority has moved quickly to restore electricity in parts of Nuwakot after flood damage disrupted the regular grid. By shifting supply to alternative routes, the utility has brought power back to several affected communities while crews continue repair work on damaged infrastructure.

Electricity has already been restored to areas including Kharanitar, Samundratar, Chaugada, Likhu, Panchakanya and Bidur through an alternative line from the Sindhupalchok side. In another part of the district, the NEA has also arranged supply through the Salyanatar substation in Dhading to keep service running where the standard system is still offline.

The disruption followed flooding linked to the Bhotekoshi River, which damaged power infrastructure across the region and cut off regular supply in multiple locations. The NEA says it is now working through technical fixes and temporary routing options to stabilize service as fast as possible.

According to the authority, teams of skilled technicians, equipment and support resources have been deployed from Kathmandu and nearby areas to accelerate the restoration effort. The utility is also assessing the condition of damaged lines and substations while prioritizing temporary power arrangements wherever possible.

How the restoration is working

Instead of waiting for full repairs before reconnecting households and businesses, the NEA is using backup transmission paths and partial line charging to get electricity flowing again. This includes preparing to charge the Chapali-Devighat 66 kV line and the Balaju-Trishuli 66 kV line at 11 kV, a workaround designed to restore supply under difficult conditions.

This kind of emergency rerouting is a reminder of how vulnerable power networks can be when floods hit critical infrastructure. It also shows how much modern electricity systems depend on flexible grid planning, redundant lines and rapid field response when disasters strike.

Why this matters

For residents in flood-hit Nuwakot, electricity restoration is more than a technical milestone. It supports communication, water systems, local businesses and basic daily life while the region continues dealing with the wider impact of the flood.

The NEA is still moving toward full restoration, but the return of power to several areas marks an important step in recovery. As repairs continue, the authority appears focused on keeping communities connected through temporary solutions rather than waiting for every damaged component to be rebuilt first.