Banking News – Power generation at the 111-megawatt Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project has been temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure after the water level in the Lhende River rose and debris-laden floodwaters began flowing on Sunday evening.

According to Santosh Adhikari, Chief of the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Station, electricity production has been halted since Sunday evening due to the potential risk. He said power generation will resume on Monday if the river returns to normal conditions.

The flood that occurred in the Lhende River on Asar 24 last year caused significant damage to the project’s dam and other structures. After repairs and reconstruction were completed, the project resumed operation. However, technical officials said the gate carrying water to the tunnel has been closed again due to concerns over possible damage.

According to Satyaram Jyakhwa, Executive Director of Rasuwagadhi Hydropower, the river’s flow is being continuously monitored. He said electricity generation will be resumed from today if the situation is considered safe.

As the water level in the Bhotekoshi River has also increased, cargo vehicles and newly imported vehicles parked at the Rasuwagadhi Customs Yard have been immediately moved to safer locations, according to security personnel stationed there. As there is a risk of floodwater entering the northern section of the customs yard, drivers have requested the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Committee (Pvt.) Ltd. to strengthen the yard’s protection and construct embankments.

Kami Chhiring Tamang, Ward Chairperson of Gosainkunda Rural Municipality-2, has urged local residents not to go near the Lhende River and Bhotekoshi River and not to park vehicles along the riverbanks. According to Dhruva Prasad Adhikari, Assistant Chief District Officer of Rasuwa, the minor flooding on Sunday evening caused no significant damage except on the Mailung road.

As the Mailung road section remains at risk, the District Administration Office has advised vehicles traveling to and from Kerung to use the old route via Betrawati–Kalikasthan–Dhunche–Syafrubesi–Rasuwagadhi. Chief District Officer Narendra Pariyar has also requested passengers and drivers not to use high-risk roads.

Due to continuous rainfall, water levels in rivers and streams continue to rise. The administration has urged the public not to stay near riverbanks and other high-risk areas and to exercise special caution while traveling. In the event of any disaster, Chief District Officer Narendra Pariyar has requested the public to immediately report it through the emergency toll-free number 1234 to support rescue and relief operations.