NEA Exports 600 MW Power to India, No Imports Needed Despite Flood Disruptions

Nepal is currently exporting approximately 600 megawatts (MW) of electricity to India, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), with no imports required, even as several hydropower plants remain partially offline due to flood-related damage.

NEA Spokesperson Rajan Dhakal confirmed that the monsoon season has boosted domestic generation to levels sufficient for export. “Around 600 MW is being exported, and there's no need to import electricity from India at the moment,” Dhakal told Merolagani.

Despite this surplus, about 250 MW of capacity remains offline due to flood damage in key regions. Flooding in the Rasuwa and Trishuli river basins disrupted operations at several hydropower projects.

Dhakal stated that the 111 MW Rasuwa Gadhi Hydropower Project, one of the largest affected, will take more time to resume generation due to severe damage. Meanwhile, restoration work is nearing completion at the 24 MW Trishuli 3A, its associated substation, and the Devighat plant. These projects are expected to be operational within a week.

“Debris, sand, and mud need to be cleared before full resumption,” Dhakal said. Once restored, these plants are expected to enhance generation capacity further.

Nepal's growing capacity to export electricity during the monsoon reflects its hydropower potential, even as seasonal disruptions continue to test the resilience of its grid infrastructure.