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The latest WeNepal stories that mention Myagdi district, Gandaki Province.

  • Environment

    Landslips and road subsidence disrupt travel along Prithvi Highway

    Continuous heavy downpours have caused significant disruptions across the Prithvi Highway, with landslips and road subsidence reported in multiple locations within Ichchhakamana rural municipality in Chitwan. Traffic movement remains restricted, while authorities have partially reopened a single lane near Simaldhara in ward number 5 of the municipality following a fresh slip. Travel along the transport corridor continues to carry high risks as unstable ground conditions persist. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Economy

    Kaligandaki floods halt Rahughat test generation

    Recent floods along the Kaligandaki River forced the suspension of test electricity generation at the 40-megawatt Rahughat hydropower project in Myagdi. High waters washed away part of the tailrace duct, endangered the switchyard transformer, and blocked the project dam and access road. In addition, the flooding destroyed transmission towers, halting power supply from several other energy facilities in the region. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Culture

    Floods and rain disrupt tourism business in Myagdi

    Tourism entrepreneurs in Myagdi report a significant downturn in visitor numbers at the beginning of the peak season. Floods in areas like Bhote Koshi and ongoing heavy rainfall have prompted many international travellers to cancel trips. Road and footpath blockages further restrict movement, while climbing teams descend to lower camps due to severe weather forecasts. Operators note that despite unaffected regions remaining safe, failure to communicate this globally has hurt local businesses. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Technology

    Power and internet services disrupted in Mustang for 36 hours

    Electricity and internet connections in Mustang stopped working for a day and a half following heavy downpours that caused floods and landslides. Power lines originating in Parbat suffered damage from river erosion and falling trees, forcing a local substation to shut down. Officials stated that optical-fiber networks also broke down across multiple locations, though some areas maintained mobile communications through alternative radio links. Repair crews have been dispatched to inspect the affected electricity lines and substations. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Environment

    Flooding halts power production at Myagdi hydro project

    Power generation at the Relekholā Hydropower Project in Myagdi has been suspended following floodwaters entering the dam structure. Heavy rains and subsequent floods between September 24 and 27 caused significant damage, halting electricity output entirely. Transmission infrastructure along the Kaligandaki River has also suffered from landslides, washing away towers and snapping wires. The six-megawatt facility connects to the national grid through the Dana substation. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Provinces

    Transmission line repairs begin in Myagdi and Mustang after floods

    Repair operations are underway for power transmission lines in Myagdi and Mustang following infrastructure damage caused by heavy rainfall and river flooding. Four towers of a major 220 kV transmission line collapsed in Annapurna Rural Municipality, disconnecting six hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 176 MW from the national grid. Officials noted that immediate power distribution from the Dana substation is not currently feasible, prompting teams to work on an alternative 33 kV route. Logistics remain challenging as sections of land and power infrastructure were entirely washed away by swollen waters. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Environment

    Bad weather cuts short Annapurna Circuit treks in Manang

    Incessant rainfall and difficult weather have forced international visitors travelling through the Annapurna Circuit Trek to curtail their journeys and head back to Lamjung. According to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, 246 travellers have retreated from Manang within the past week alone, abandoning plans to cross the high-altitude pass towards Mustang and Pokhara. Officials noted that daily visitor numbers through Dharapani previously reached up to 150 individuals, but arrivals have now slowed to a trickle as travellers avoid escalating environmental risks along the trail. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Society

    Landslides block Jomsom-Koral road, stranding China trade containers

    Continuous rain has blocked the Jomsom-Koral road in Mustang, the District Police Office Mustang said. Landslides hit three points on the route to the Koral pass; one at Ghami in Upper Mustang has been cleared, but the road remains shut at Kalobhir above Chaili and on the Kagbeni-Tangwe stretch. Containers carrying goods to and from the Koral pass are stuck, disrupting trade with China, and hundreds of electric vehicles brought in from China are held up in Jomsom. The Beni-Jomsom section was also blocked in several places, according to the road's project chief. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Economy

    Myagdi couple turn fallow hillside into walnut and vegetable farm

    A couple in Bhakimli, ward 3 of Beni Municipality in Myagdi, have brought a fallow hillside back into cultivation. Ram and Parvati Ruchal farm 14 ropani of ancestral land plus six ropani on rent and have planted 350 walnut saplings of the Dante variety, which they say makes them the first commercial walnut growers in the area. Cabbage grown between the trees earned Rs 1 lakh 50 thousand in Pokhara last year, and the couple also grow off-season potato, 300 orange trees supported by a Gandaki Province project, and chilli. Ward chair Padam Pun said the farm shows what is possible in the village. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Provinces

    Panchase in Kaski records 189 mm, Nepal's highest rainfall in 24 hours

    The Panchase area of Kaski received 189 mm of rain in the 24 hours to 26 September 2026, the most anywhere in Nepal. Archale in Palpa recorded 172 mm, Bharse in Gulmi 170.8 mm, and Kuhun and Darbang in Myagdi 165.2 mm and 161 mm. Rivers and streams in Banke, Myagdi, Parbat, Lamjung, Chitwan and Bhojpur are approaching alert level, and the Kiran Nala in Banke and Mangalghat in Myagdi have already crossed it. The department says monsoon and westerly winds are both partly influencing the country's weather. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Economy

    Rahughat's 40 MW plant in Myagdi starts feeding the national grid

    The 40-megawatt Rahughat Hydropower Project in Raghuganga Rural Municipality, Myagdi, is now linked to the national transmission system, according to reports on 25 and 26 September 2026 citing the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). Built by the NEA subsidiary Raghuganga Hydropower Limited, the plant's two 20 MW units have sent power through the 220 kV Kaligandaki Corridor line since Wednesday. Commercial generation follows a 15-day test period. Reports differ on when the main civil contract was signed in November 2017. From public sources and the WeNepal research team