In the wake of the devastating flash flood that severely impacted Nepal’s power infrastructure, Kathmandu has asked India to give the requisite approvals for the transmission of electricity to Nepal earlier than usual, senior officials in the Union Power Ministry said on Saturday (August 29, 2026).

Nepal's hydropower generation capacity has been significantly reduced by recent flash floods. This disaster has damaged several key power plants, impacting electricity supply. …

According to Nepal's energy ministry, the floods have damaged nearly 360 megawatts of hydro capacity supply.