Hydropower Plant Workers Evacuated as Gorkha River Swells

The surge in water levels of the Budhi Gandaki River after a landslide caused the river to overflow, endangering the 341‑megawatt Budhi Gandaki hydropower construction site in Gorkha. Times Energy Private Limited, the private firm overseeing the project, moved all 12 on‑site employees to safety using both road transport and helicopter lift. The flood also damaged temporary bridges and submerged several nearby homes, complicating access for relief crews. Engineers are now assessing the integrity of the dam’s foundation and associated infrastructure, while the company coordinates with disaster authorities to restore power generation timelines once water recedes.