India to supply Nepal with 654 MW of electricity after flood damage

India has agreed to supply Nepal with 654 megawatts of electricity each day, a move aimed at alleviating the acute power shortage that followed the country’s recent glacial floods. The arrangement, announced by officials from both nations, will see the additional power routed through existing cross‑border transmission lines, bolstering Nepal’s grid at a time when many communities are still coping with damaged infrastructure and disrupted services.

The daily supply is expected to commence within the next few weeks, providing immediate relief to households, businesses, and critical facilities that have been operating under constrained conditions since the floods inundated large swathes of the country’s western region. Indian authorities have framed the assistance as part of a broader commitment to regional cooperation and disaster response, while Nepal’s government has welcomed the support as a vital component of its recovery strategy. The collaboration underscores the interdependence of the two neighboring economies and highlights the role of energy sharing in mitigating the impacts of climate‑related emergencies.