Power outage in Dhankuta market for 36 hours
-
Media Baaji
- Wed, 18 March 2026
Kathmandu. The power supply of Dhankuta, which was disrupted due to the strong wind that hit on Monday night, has partially resumed operation. Although lines have been connected in some areas, the capital region is still without electricity. According to Nepal Electricity Authority, Dhankuta Distribution Center, electricity service has been resumed in Bhedetar, Hille, Pakhribas, Mulghat and other places. It is said that the supply has been resumed in the lower part of Mahalakshmi municipality.
As a result of the storm, a pole of the 33 KV transmission line fell in Chhathar Jorpati area, causing a power outage in the Dhankuta market area. In the Nigale area of Dhankuta municipality, seven poles were broken at one place and a transformer was also damaged.
Related News
The identities of the two who died when the bus hit the motorcycle have been revealed
Kathmandu. The identities of the two who died when a bus hit a motorcycle in Kapilvastu have been revealed. Two people were killed when a motorcycle numbered Lupr 01-004 P 3856 was hit by a bus numbered 1 B 4552 of Central West Public Service Tran...
Double effect of temperature rise and change: rain and snow in some places, increasing heat in some places
Kathmandu. Due to the combined effect of the low pressure system and local winds developed in the upper atmosphere of the western part of the country, the weather is going to change in different parts of the country. Due to this, there is a possib...
Chance of snow and rain in these areas today
Kathmandu. At present, there is influence of Monsoon air, Western air as well as low pressure area around Uttar Pradesh of India in Nepal. Monsoon low pressure line is currently located around Sardar place, said the Department of Hydrometeorology,...
Kathmandu-Muglin Road Closed After Flooding Reported From Rasuwa
The Kathmandu. Police have been asked to be vigilant in the river and coastal areas after receiving information about flooding from Rasuwa. The Chitwan District Police Office issued a notification urging all residents of the river-bearing areas to...
Monsoon active: Chance of heavy to very heavy rains over the country
Kathmandu. The Department of Water and Meteorology has made a special appeal to exercise necessary vigilance as there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rains in various parts of the country. At present, the influence of monsoon air is intens...
Rasuwa flood: 80 pilgrims of Sadguru group without contact
11 August, Kathmandu. 80 foreign pilgrims belonging to spiritual guru Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev's group have lost contact. According to the information given by Sadhguru in a video message, there are citizens of 20 different countries including Americ...