Budhi Gandaki Flood Damages 4 Hydropower Projects, Sweeps Away Construction Structures and Equipment
A sudden flood in the Budhi Gandaki River has damaged 4 hydropower projects. The main camp of the 341 MW Budhi Gandaki project was swept away, while other projects suffered damage to their bailey bridges, access roads, and construction equipment.
Kathmandu — A sudden flood in the Budhi Gandaki River has damaged 4 hydropower projects. According to preliminary reports, the flood caused damage to the Budhi Gandaki, Dobhan Khola, Yaru Khola, and Machha Khola hydropower projects.
The largest damage occurred at the 341 MW Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project. The flood swept away the project's main camp area as well as some construction equipment.
Similarly, the flood damaged the 24.5 MW Dobhan Khola Hydropower Project. Some houses in the project's camp area were damaged and a bailey bridge was swept away.
Details of damage to other projects:
- 30.59 MW Yaru Khola Hydropower Project: Damage to bailey bridge, construction materials and equipment swept away
- 16 MW Machha Khola Hydropower Project: Damage to access road and the bridge leading to the project site
The flood has severely affected the infrastructure of under-construction projects, which appears likely to impact their construction timelines and costs.