The Iwakhola Hydroelectric Project has effectively restarted operations after being temporarily suspended due to heavy flooding in Eastern Nepal, than
The Iwakhola Hydroelectric Project has effectively restarted operations after being temporarily suspended due to heavy flooding in Eastern Nepal, thanks to the efforts of Ridi Power Company Limited. The 9.9 MW Iwakhola Hydroelectric Project draws water from the Iwakhola River, which runs along the boundary between the districts of Taplejung and Panchthar.
| Key Information | Details |
| Company | Ridi Power Company Limited (RIDI) |
| Project | Iwakhola Hydroelectric Project |
| Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| River | Iwakhola River |
| Location | Border of Panchthar and Taplejung districts |
| Operational Since | Ashwin 20, 2076 |
| Incident Date | Jestha 32, 2080 |
| Damage Caused By | Severe flooding in Eastern Nepal |
| Damaged Structures | Powerhouse, dam site, gates, headrace pipe |
| Resumption of Operations | Jestha 15, 2081 |
| Time of Resumption | 12:30 PM |
The project has been in operation since Ashwin 20, 2076. However, heavy flooding on Jestha 32, 2080, caused serious damage to the powerhouse, dam site, gates, and headrace pipe, causing a stop in electricity generation.
After completing the necessary repairs and reconstruction, Ridi Power Company Limited resumed the supply of electricity to the national transmission line at 12:30 PM on Jestha 15, 2081.
