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Nepal to Import 1,100 MW Power from India This Winter Amidst Damaged Hydropower Projects
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News18•29-09-2026, 17:00
Nepal to Import 1,100 MW Power from India This Winter Amidst Damaged Hydropower Projects
- •Nepal plans to import up to 1,100 MW of electricity from India during the upcoming dry season (December to May 2027) to meet peak domestic demand.
- •Recent flash floods, landslides, and heavy monsoon rains have severely damaged hydropower projects, reducing Nepal's generation capacity by approximately 640 MW.
- •The August 26 Bhotekoshi flash floods caused a loss of about 450 MW, while heavy monsoon rainfall between September 24-27 damaged the 190 MW Kaligandaki hydropower project.
- •Despite the damage, Nepal is currently exporting between 600 MW and 700 MW of electricity to India.
- •The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) expects some damaged projects, including 160 MW from Bhotekoshi and the 190 MW Kaligandaki project, to resume generation within months, easing pressure on supplies.
Key Questions Answered
Nepal plans to import up to 1,100 MW of electricity from India during the upcoming dry season and winter months to meet peak domestic demand.
Nepal's generation capacity was reduced due to weather-related disasters, including the August 26 Bhotekoshi flash floods and heavy monsoon rains between September 24 and 27 that damaged the Kaligandaki hydropower project.
According to the Nepal Electricity Authority, the peak period for electricity demand lies between February and May.
