India has officially approved the export of up to 654 megawatts (MW) of daily electricity to Nepal, following extensive flood damage to the neighbouring country's domestic hydropower infrastructure. As per reports, the power supply has been cleared to operate for 18 hours every day, providing critical relief as Nepal navigates a severe, flood-induced energy shortage.
Mitigating Nepal's Energy Crisis
Recent heavy monsoon floods severely crippled Nepal's local power generation capabilities, destroying critical hydropower assets and leaving large parts of the country grappling with deficits. According to reports, the newly sanctioned power export framework aims to bridge this sudden generation gap.
The approved supply is substantial in scale. The 654 MW daily allocation is estimated to be enough electricity to power roughly 28 lakh (2.8 million) homes, offering immediate stabilization to residential consumers and essential services alike.
Timeline and Implementation Framework
Under the newly cleared directive, the cross-border power supply will remain active for a fixed duration. The authorization permits daily exports of up to 654 MW for 18 hours a day, running continuously until December 31, 2026.
This swift intervention underscores ongoing bilateral energy cooperation between New Delhi and Kathmandu, ensuring that the Himalayan nation maintains grid stability through the remainder of the year while reconstruction efforts on damaged domestic infrastructure get underway.