Besisahar, April 8: The trans-Himalayan district of Manang has plunged into darkness after the supply of electrical power was severed affecting normal life.
Chame – Manang’s district headquarters – among other villages on the fringes are without electric power following the shutdown of the local Slakyu River Micro Hydro Power Project.
Manang is known as the destination of the world renowned ‘Annapurna trek circuit’. The micro hydro power project of 45 kilowatt capacity was built with an aim to generate power for Chame, Thanchowk and Timang among other locations in the district.
The project is currently grappling with a problem in its generator which has effectively stalled power generation, Chief District Officer, Kamal Raj Bhandari shared.
The local administration has confirmed that the disruption in the supply of electric power has created problems in the operation of telephone and mobile services in the district. This has created uncalled for problems for tourists as well as government offices and non-governmental organizations.
Trekkers arriving at Chame after three to four days of trekking from Lamjung’s district headquarters of Besisahar are unable to use phone and internet services. RSS
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