MYAGDI, Oct 25: Power supply has been restored in all areas affected by floods and landslides in Myagdi.
The Distribution Centres of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in Beni and Tatopani restored power by repairing transmission and branch line infrastructures that were damaged by the disaster. According to NEA Beni Distribution Centre's chief, Satya Narayan Gami, the electricity would be reinstated in the remaining areas within two or three days of the disruptions.
Electricity supply restored in urban areas
NEA employees and workers worked till late night in Paudwar, Giwang and Kindu areas despite the ongoing festival season. "In some areas, we have resumed electricity supply through alternative arrangements. Works are underway to repair the damaged infrastructure further and the make the supply more reliable and systematic," Gami said. The Beni Distribution Centre supplies electricity to 24,290 customers in Mallaj and Baribenika of Jaljala Rural Municipality in Pabart through the Milanchowk Substation.
The Tatopani Distribution Centre provides electricity to Mustang including ward numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Annapurna Rural Municipality.
The floods and landslides damaged the NEA’s 33/11 kV transmission and distribution infrastructures, including 250 utility poles and the associated power lines. The estimated damage stands at around Rs 15 million.
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