Nepal Flood Updates: The severe floods in Rasuwa and Bhotekoshi areas of Nepal have caused great devastation. Major hydropower projects in the area have suffered major damage. More than 15 hydroelectric projects, a 25 MW solar plant and several substations were completely damaged due to the floods. Hundreds of people are missing and Nepal has suffered a heavy economic blow as floodwaters recede into villages and cities.
Earlier also in July-2025, more than 28 people died due to floods in Rasuva and Bhotekoshi areas and 4 major hydropower projects including Rasuvagadi and Trishuli were damaged. But this time the economic loss is estimated to be more.
Major power projects hit by floods
| Name of Project / Plant | capacity (information) | Details of loss |
| Rasuwagadhi Hydro-Power | 111 MW | Severely affected by floods |
| Upper Trishuli 3A and Trishuli | 60 MW | Stations and infrastructure damaged |
| Shaman Hydro-Power | 42.5 MW and 14.8 MW (Upper) | Heavy damage to both projects |
| Chilime Hydro-Power | 22 MW | Power plant submerged |
| Langtang Hydro-Power | 20 MW | Damage to the project |
| Devighat Hydro-Power | 14 MW | Project damaged |
| Mailung Khola and Upper Mailung | – | Projects under flood |
| Solar Power Plant (Nuwakot/Devghat) | 25 MW | 3 blocks and substation stretch |
| Trishuli 3B Hub Substation | 220 kV (NEA) | Damaged substations and transmission lines |
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Impact of floods on Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE).
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a major rout on reports of power projects being floated and power generation stalling:
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NEPSE Index: The main index fell 35.92 points (1.38%) to close at 2,558.
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Gap in hydropower stocks: Shares of Rasuwagadhi, Mailung Khola, Trishuli and Shaman Hydropower tumbled up to 15%. The hydro-power sub-index declined by 2.71%.
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Insurance Sector: The non-life insurance sector fell 3.57% on fears of increased claims due to heavy losses.
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