Indrawati III hydropower project suffers damage

Sindhupalchok, July 15: Floods in Yangri and Indrawati rivers last night damaged the Indrawati III hydropower project.

The dam in Tipeni of Panchpokhari of the 7.5 MW project has been filled with sand and the substation and powerhouse has suffered damages, said Tashi Lama, Chair of Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality.

As a result, the power supply in most parts of constituency number 2 of the district has been interrupted. Also, the road from Khaldekhola to Tipeni has been blocked. The Yangri and Indrawati rivers have washed away the agricultural land in the coastal areas.

The bailey bridge built last year in Melamchi, which connects Melamchi, Indrawati and Panchpokhari, is also at risk. Similarly, the newly constructed bus park, playground and covered hall under construction in Melamchi are also said to be at risk of flooding.