Panchakanya Mai Hydropower Restarts Generation After Flood Damage
Panchakanya Mai Hydropower restores full electricity generation from its Upper Mai and Mai C projects after flood-induced damage in Ilam.
Panchakanya Mai Hydropower Limited has resumed electricity generation at both of its Ilam-based projects following temporary shutdowns caused by flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall on Ashwin 17–18, 2082.
The Upper Mai Hydropower Project (9.98 MW) and Mai C Hydropower Project (5.1 MW) experienced significant damage to civil structures and headworks, halting generation from 9:45 PM on Ashwin 18.
After completing repairs and maintenance, Mai C Hydropower Project restarted on Ashwin 23 at 9:35 AM, while Upper Mai Hydropower Project resumed operations on Ashwin 26 at 7:50 PM. The company confirmed that both projects are now fully operational, supplying electricity to the national grid.
Panchakanya Mai Hydropower emphasized its commitment to swift restoration and disaster resilience, ensuring minimal disruption to power supply in the region.