Transformer failure disrupts power to Jumla and Mugu districts
Oct 2026Published 18 Oct 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
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What happened
A 25 kVA transformer at Pipaldanda in Mulfa Bazaar, Kalikot, malfunctioned at about 12:30 a.m., according to a Nepal News report published on 18 October 2026. The failure led to the shutdown of the Tila feeder, disrupting electricity supply to Jumla and Mugu districts. A foreman at the Kalikot Distribution Center said maintenance crews were working to replace the damaged unit. Officials said the Tila feeder would remain suspended until replacement work was complete. The source does not report the cause of the failure, the number of consumers affected or the expected restoration time.
Contributing factors
Not reported in the source.
Lessons learned
- Keep spare transformers stocked at district depots so that failed units can be replaced quickly.
- Publish affected feeders and expected restoration times promptly so that consumers can plan around an outage.
- Track transformer loading and fault history to identify units at risk before they fail in service.
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Source
Published 2026-10-18. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
