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Heavy rains force shutdown of five hydropower plants

Oct 06, 2025 2 mins read
Heavy rains force shutdown of five hydropower plants

Continuous rainfall and flash floods on October 4 and 5 have forced the shutdown of five major hydropower plants across the country. The affected projects are Tala, Suchhu, Dagachhu, Punatsangchhu-II, and Chhukha.

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