India to Supply Additional Power to Nepal After Flash Floods Disrupt Hydropower
India to Supply Additional Power to Nepal After Flash Floods Disrupt Hydropower
Nepal · Published Aug 31, 2026
India has pledged to provide additional electricity to Nepal following flash floods on 26 August 2026 that severely damaged hydropower projects in the Trishuli and Lhende Khola river basins.
The floods have reduced Nepal's power generation capacity by 550 MW, leading the country to seek advance import approvals from India starting in September.

Impact & Risks

The flash floods in Nepal have caused significant damage to local infrastructure and disrupted power generation, leaving the country with a 550 MW deficit. This has led to a reduction in electricity exports to India by 400 MW. However, Indian officials have stated that the country's robust grid and generation reserves can absorb this shortfall without affecting domestic supply. Nepal, on the other hand, faces challenges in meeting its energy demands and has sought India's assistance to mitigate the crisis.

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