Ridi Power Resumes 9.9 MW Iwakhola Hydroelectric Project After Flood Repairs

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Ridi Power Resumes 9.9 MW Iwakhola Hydroelectric Project After Flood Repairs

The Iwakhola Hydroelectric Project has effectively restarted operations after being temporarily suspended due to heavy flooding in Eastern Nepal, than

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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.