Nepal, March 16 -- The Nepal Electricity Authority has urged its subsidiary, Chilime Hydropower Limited, to complete the construction of the Middle Bhotekoshi Hydropower Project in Sindhupalchowk along with the Khimti-Bahrabise transmission line within a month.

While testing structures and equipment for electricity generation at the completed Middle Bhotekoshi project, workers discovered water leakage in the tunnel. The repair and improvement work on the leaked tunnel is currently progressing rapidly.

The 102-megawatt Middle Bhotekoshi generates up to 40 megawatts of electricity during the winter months. Since 40 megawatts plays a crucial role in managing electricity supply during the winter demand, the authority's management has taken ...