India to export 654MW of power to flood-hit Nepal daily till Dec 31
India has committed to exporting 654MW of electricity daily to Nepal through the end of 2026 to assist with power shortages caused by severe flooding. The aid is intended to stabilize Nepal's energy grid following significant damage to its domestic hydropower infrastructure.
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This highlights regional energy cooperation and the impact of climate-related disasters on critical infrastructure in South Asia.
NEW DELHI: Govt has agreed to export 654MW of electricity daily to flood-ravaged Nepal for 18 hours a day till Dec 31. The ministry of power Monday said the recent floods caused significant damage to hydropower infrastructure in Nepal, reducing its domestic power generation capacity and creating an additional requirement for electricity, reports Atul Mathur.Beginning Sunday, India started exporting up to 600MW electricity between midnight and 6pm to Nepal Electricity Authority through the Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar 400 kV DC line and up to 54MW through the Tanakpur-Mahendranagar 132 kV SC line."The quantum of power to be exported from Jan 2027 will be reviewed in Dec," the ministry said in a statement, adding, "India remains committed to supporting Nepal and strengthening bilateral cooperation in…
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