Energy Minister States Kulekhani Dam is Safe

Kathmandu. Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has informed that the Kulekhani dam is currently risk-free. Due to continuous rainfall a few days ago, damage occurred to various hydropower projects and transmission structures across the country, causing the water level in the Kulekhani dam to reach the alert level.

The damage to the structure of the Kulekhani Hydropower Center, which serves as the 'backup' for Nepal's electricity system, had created some pressure on the electricity supply management. As concerns about potential risks increased, the Electricity Authority and local administration had adopted high vigilance. During this period, Kulekhani employees also played an active role in continuous monitoring and necessary management, Minister Shrestha stated.