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India approves export of power to Nepal after deadly flood

In-Cyprus · 2026-09-14

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• What happened: India has approved the export of power to Nepal for 18 hours a day until December 31, following devastating floods that severely impacted Nepal's hydropower generation capacity. • Why it matters: The floods, caused by a glacier collapse, resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths and the destruction of over 12 hydropower plants, prompting Nepal to halt power exports and seek electricity imports from India to address domestic shortages. • What to watch next: Nepal plans to request financial assistance from wealthier countries and global agencies for rebuilding efforts, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by climate change in vulnerable regions.

World energyfloodsindianepalTop News India approves export of power to Nepal after deadly flood Nepal Observes National Day Of Mourning On 13th Day After Deadly Flash Floods Relevant News India approves export of power to Nepal after deadly flood 14 September 2026 Turkish court jails 16 in Izmir after raids on LGBTQ+ groups 14 September 2026 Indonesia rescuers battle turbulent seas in search for 129 people after passenger ship capsizes 14 September 2026 newsroom 14 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber India has approved export of power to Nepal for 18 hours a day until December 31 after a devastating flood in the Himalayan nation last month wiped out about a tenth of its generation capacity, neighbour India’s power ministry said on Monday. The deluge, triggered by the collapse of a glacier, has killed nearly 1,400 people in Nepal and Tibet, and swept away more than 12 hydropower plants in Nepal. About 900 power station workers are among more than 5,300 people still missing. Approval has been given to export up to 654 megawatts, the ministry said in its statement, adding that the quantum of power to be exported from January would be reviewed in December. “The approval will help Nepal meet its power requirements during this difficult period and further strengthen the close and longstanding energy cooperation between India and Nepal,” it said. Hydropower, which supplies almost all of Nepal’s electricity, had become a fast-growing source of its export revenue. After the flood ravaged the Bagmati province, its main hydropower-producing region, however, the country halted power exports and said it would buy electricity from India to cover domestic shortages in the coming months. Nepali officials said last week that they would ask wealthier ​countries and global agencies for financial help, arguing they should contribute to the $5 billion needed for initial rebuilding as the disaster ‌shows how climate change has hit poor countries that did little to cause it. (Reuters) Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Turkish court jails 16 in Izmir after raids on LGBTQ+ groups Indonesia rescuers battle turbulent seas in search for 129 people after passenger ship capsizes New vessel joins search for Kyrenia shipwreck victims Police find further 260kg of suspected ketamine in Limassol Traditional vrakas erected as Limassol counts down to 65th Wine Festival Things to do on Monday, September 14 On this day: Princess Grace of Monaco, formerly film actress Grace Kelly, dies after car crash Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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