India Approves Power Export to Nepal Amid Flood Damage to Hydropower Infrastructure

The Voice of Chandigarh 

Ministry of Power has accorded approval for the export of power, for 18 hours a day (00:00 hours to 18:00 hours) to Nepal Electricity Authority from 13 September 2026 to 31 December, 2026.

Approval has been given for upto 600MW of export through Muzaffarpur – Dhalkebar 400 kV D/c line and upto 54 MW through Tanakpur – Mahendranagar 132 kV S/c line. The quantum of power to be exported from January 2027, will be reviewed in December,2026.

The recent floods have caused significant damage to hydropower infrastructure in Nepal, reducing its domestic power generation capacity and creating an additional requirement for electricity. 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.

India remains committed to supporting Nepal and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.