KATHMANDU, Sept 11: Electricity supply has been disrupted in major areas of Kathmandu due to underground transmission line work from 6:30 AM today.
According to Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the electricity supply is disrupted in several locations under the Ratnapark distribution center. The affected areas will experience a power outage till 11:00 AM.
11 hrs power outage in Simkot
The affected areas include New Road Gate, Ranjana Hall, Bishal Bazar substation, the area in front of Bishal Bazar, Ganeshthan, and the Trauma Center under the Mahabuddha feeder.
Additionally, the outage has also impacted Ratnapark, Bhotahiti, Ason Chowk, Bangemudha, Bhedasingh, Indrachowk, Suraj Arcade, and Masala Gallimode.
The power cut is also affecting locations from Lainchaur Substation to Lainchaur Chowk, Vice President’s Office, Kesharmahal, Durbarmarg Traffic Office, Old Jay Nepal Hall, Hattisar Chowk, Kathmandu Plaza, Nagpokhari, and Narayanchaur.
The NEA said the power outage is necessary for removing obsolete poles and conducting repairs on distribution transformers.
The NEA is undertaking these measures as part of its efforts to enhance electricity transmission through underground lines within the Kathmandu Valley.
