Nepal Electricity Authority Intensifies Underground Cable Expansion in Kathmandu Valley, Announces Power Outages

Kathmandu. Nepal Electricity Authority has intensified the work of expanding underground electricity lines in various places in the Kathmandu Valley. In order to make the work safe and easy during the expansion of underground electricity lines, the authority has decided to shut off electricity supply in various areas of the capital from November 1 to November 8. The authority has stated that electricity will be cut off in the concerned areas for eight days due to the need to underground cables in various feeders under the Kuleshwor and Baneshwor distribution centers of the authority. According to the authority, the electricity supply will be affected from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM on the specified days. According to the schedule published by the authority, today, electricity supply has been shut off in the High Vision Colony area under the Balambu, Thankot, and Matatirtha feeders. Similarly, on November 2, electricity will be disrupted from Kalanki Ring Road to Syuchatar Substation under the Sitapaila feeder, and on November 3, from Kalanki Chowk to Dhungeadda under the Kalanki, Thankot, and Ropeway feeders. Likewise, on November 4, electricity will be cut off from Kalanki Ring Road to Syuchatar Substation under the Bafal feeder, and on November 5, from UN Park to Bijulibazar under the Shankhamul feeder. On November 6 and 8, electricity supply will be shut off in the Dhaulagiri Housing and Matatirtha PSS area under the Satungal feeder, and on November 7, in the Hajma Pul area under the Syuchatar SS feeder, the authority has informed. The authority has clarified that this scheduled program may be canceled or changed if the weather is unfavorable. The authority has requested consumers for their understanding regarding the inconvenience caused during this period as the work to underground the lines is being carried out to enhance the city's beauty and make the electricity distribution system safe.