India has moved swiftly to support flood‑hit Nepal, approving an extended supply of electricity after catastrophic floods damaged major hydropower projects and left more than 1,300 people dead. The decision comes as Nepal faces one of its worst infrastructure crises in recent years, with domestic power generation sharply reduced due to extensive damage across multiple river basins.
The Ministry of Power has cleared an expedited export arrangement that allows Nepal to receive electricity for up to 18 hours a day between 13 September and 31 December 2026. Kathmandu had requested early approval, as the scale of flood destruction created an unusual emergency: Nepal typically produces surplus hydropower in summer and exports electricity to India, but this year’s floods have reversed the pattern.
Under the approved plan, India will supply up to 654 MW of electricity — 600 MW through the Muzaffarpur–Dhalkebar 400 kV line and 54 MW through the Tanakpur–Mahendranagar 132 kV line. The supply window runs daily from midnight to 6 pm, helping Nepal manage peak‑time shortages while repair work continues on damaged hydropower stations.
Nepal’s death toll has climbed to 1,344, with rescue teams still searching remote areas cut off by landslides and washed‑out roads. The floods have also displaced thousands, destroyed homes, and disrupted essential services, making reliable electricity critical for hospitals, shelters, and communication networks.
India’s move reinforces long‑standing energy cooperation between the two neighbours. The amount of electricity to be exported from January 2027 will be reviewed in December, depending on Nepal’s recovery progress and winter water availability.