AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHydropower & Flood Risk: Sunday’s Budhi Gandaki flash flood damaged four hydropower projects in Gorkha, sweeping away the camp and construction equipment at the 341-MW Budhi Gandaki project and damaging infrastructure at three others. At least 47 people were rescued; a landslide is suspected, but the cause is unconfirmed. Transport & Trade: After nearly two weeks of disruption, the Beni-Jomsom road reopened, allowing 173 cargo containers imported from China to head for Pokhara, Kathmandu and other markets. A new bridge at Betrawati is also easing access to flood-hit areas. Agriculture: Late-monsoon rain and strong winds damaged paddy, sugarcane and vegetables, raising concerns about lower harvests and increased food imports. Energy Investment: IPPAN called for a review of transmission wheeling charges, warning that current rates could weaken hydropower returns and discourage new investment.
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