Construction of the 66.3 MW Mid Kaligandaki Hydropower Project in Annapurna Rural Municipality, Myagdi, has been halted for the past month after a severe flood in the Kaligandaki River on Asoj 11 damaged project infrastructure and equipment. The damage includes the dam, tunnel, housing, machinery and construction equipment, with losses estimated at around Rs 18 to 20 crore.
Flood damage brings work to a standstill
The flood struck the project site along the Kaligandaki River and damaged several parts of the construction operation. With the dam and tunnel affected, as well as housing and machinery, construction has remained suspended since the incident. The halt has now lasted about a month.
The reported damage extends beyond the project’s major structures. Construction equipment was also affected, adding to the estimated financial losses. The available estimate puts the total damage at between Rs 18 crore and Rs 20 crore.
Project impact and next steps
The interruption affects construction of a project designed to generate 66.3 megawatts of power in Myagdi. Its location in Annapurna Rural Municipality places the work at the Kaligandaki River, where the flood caused the reported damage. The suspension means work has not continued at the site during the month following the Asoj 11 incident.
The damage to the dam, tunnel, housing, machinery and equipment will need to be addressed before construction can proceed as planned. However, the information available does not specify how long repairs may take or when work is expected to resume. No revised construction schedule or updated project timeline has been provided in the supplied details.
The estimated loss of Rs 18-20 crore reflects the reported damage across the project’s infrastructure and construction assets. The flood has therefore caused both physical damage at the site and a month-long halt to building work. Further information on repairs, the cost of restoring damaged facilities and the timetable for restarting construction has not been provided.
