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 |
