KATHMANDU, Oct 12: Nearly 5,000 households in northern Gorkha have been facing power outage after the Sirdibas-Uhiya Micro Hydropower Project was damaged by Sunday flood in the Budhigandaki River.
Sujan Gurung, chairperson of the Sirdibas-Uhiya Micro Hydropower Project, stated that the power supply to wards 3 and 6 of Chumanubri Rural Municipality was disrupted after the flood swept away infrastructure of the hydropower project.
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Electricity supply has been disrupted in the Chumanubri areas of Lokpa, Dungla, Nyak, Philim, Chisapani, Aanga, Sarsyu, Nagchet, Ghattekhola, Pangsing, Jagat, Salleri, Paiyu, Bhaluwan, Sirdibas, and Jagat. According to Gurung, 971 households have been affected by the flood. "The flood swept away 12 electricity poles and a tower along with breaking the transmission wires. The main powerhouse however has remained safe," he said.
Chief Administrative Officer of Chumanubri Narayan Sapkota stated that the lack of electricity has caused difficulties for the villages and settlements of northern Gorkha. Administrative work within the municipality has come to a standstill due to the absence of electricity and internet connectivity.
Most villages and settlements in northern Gorkha are reported to be facing issues with electricity and internet connectivity. Residents of Dharche Rural Municipality in northern Gorkha have been particularly hard-hit by the floods.