List of Hydropower Project Affected by the Flood in Rasuwa and Nuwakot "Preliminary Status"

Wed, Aug 26, 2026 12:58 PM on Highlight News, National,

Heavy flooding in the region from the China side has impacted key hydroelectric assets across Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. A total of 9 operational projects generating 359 MW of electricity and 5 under construction projects with a capacity of 394 MW are located across these two districts. The tables below outline the status and capacities of the major hydropower installations across Rasuwa and Nuwakot:

Major Hydropower Projects in Rasuwa District

S.N.

Project

Capacity

Operational Status

1

Upper Trishuli-1

216 MW

Under Construction

2

Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project

111 MW

Operational

3

Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi

120 MW

Under Construction

4

Upper Mailung-A

6.42 MW

Under Construction

5

Sanjen Khola

78 MW

Operational

6

Mailung Khola

5 MW

Operational

7

Langtang Khola

20 MW

Operational

8

Chilime

22 MW

Operational

 

To9tal Operational Hydropower

5 Projects

236 MW

 

Total Under Construction Hydropower

3 Projects

342 MW

 Major Hydropower Projects in Nuwakot District

S.N.

Project

Capacity

Operational Status

1

Trishuli Hydropower Project

24 MW

Operational

2

Devighat Hydropower Project

14.1 MW

Operational

3

Upper Trishuli-3A

60 MW

Operational

4

Upper Trishuli-3B

37 MW

Under Construction

5

Middle Trishuli Ganga

15.6 MW

Under Construction

6

Solar

25 MW

Operational

 

Total Operational Hydropower

4 Projects

123 MW

 

Total Under Construction Hydropower

2 Projects

52.6 MW