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IN PHOTOS: Nepal floods damage telecom infrastructure worth NPR 88.5 million

Updated On: 01 October, 2026 04:50 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

State-owned Nepal Telecom has suffered infrastructure damage worth Nepalese Rupees (NPR) 88 million (USD 576,314 approx.) after Bhotekoshi floods damaged its mobile, wireline and transmission networks in three affected districts. (PICS/ AFP) (TEXT: PTI)

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The damage was reported in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts, which were among the areas affected by the flash floods on August 26 that killed more than 1,400 people and left around 5,000 missing. (PIC/AFP)
The damage was reported in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts, which were among the areas affected by the flash floods on August 26 that killed more than 1,400 people and left around 5,000 missing. (PIC/AFP)
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Minister for Information and Communications Bikram Timilsina told the House of Representatives on Wednesday that services at 83 of Nepal Telecom's 120 sites in the three districts were disrupted by the floods
Minister for Information and Communications Bikram Timilsina told the House of Representatives on Wednesday that services at 83 of Nepal Telecom's 120 sites in the three districts were disrupted by the floods
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Infrastructure at three sites — Trishuli-3 'B', Chilime Khola and Timure — was completely destroyed, he added
Infrastructure at three sites — Trishuli-3 'B', Chilime Khola and Timure — was completely destroyed, he added
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Except for the three destroyed sites, services at all other affected locations have been restored
Except for the three destroyed sites, services at all other affected locations have been restored
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According to the minister, the total damage to mobile, wireline and backbone transmission infrastructure stands at NPR 88.512 million
According to the minister, the total damage to mobile, wireline and backbone transmission infrastructure stands at NPR 88.512 million
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Mobile connectivity in areas served by the destroyed sites has been maintained through alternative towers.
Mobile connectivity in areas served by the destroyed sites has been maintained through alternative towers.

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