The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has exported 200 megawatts of surplus electricity to India, after the NEA disconnected the lines of 34 large industries.

Under the instructions of NEA Managing Director Kulman Ghising, the lines of 34 industries were disconnected due to non-payment of dedicated and trunk line fees.

Electricity was saved after disconnecting the lines of high-consumption industries like cement and iron rod industries. The lines of six industries were reconnected after they started to pay their dues in installments.

Only 200MW has been exported to India as the flood has damaged the Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project. When Tamakosi was fully operating, it exported 600 MW to India daily.