Morang’s 132 kV Keraun Substation Completed: Power Outage Details & Benefits
29th October 2026, Kathmandu
Morang’s New 132 kV Keraun Substation to Stabilize Eastern Power Grid and Reduce Energy Leakage
Nepal Electricity Authority completes the 132 kV Keraun Substation in Morang to reduce leakage and stabilize supply. Read about the project specs, key benefits, and scheduled power outage details for Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar, and surrounding areas.
In a major boost to eastern Nepal’s energy infrastructure, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has completed the construction of the 132 kV Keraun Substation located in Ward No. 2 of Kanepokhari Rural Municipality, Morang.
Designed to tackle chronic voltage fluctuations, frequent line tripping, and high technical losses, the new facility is set to transform power delivery across Morang and neighboring eastern districts.
Strategic Commissioning and Scheduled Shutdown Notice
To integrate the substation into the regional grid, NEA engineers will perform Loop-In Loop-Out (LILO) operations on the existing Duhabi–Damak 132 kV transmission line.
Planned Power Interruption Notice:
Power will be temporarily suspended along the Duhabi–Damak transmission corridor on Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3 (Kartik 14 & 15, B.S.) between 4:00 AM and 12:00 PM (Noon).
Affected Districts & Regions:
Entire Districts: Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar, and Taplejung.
Morang Localities: Urlabari, Pathari, and adjacent areas.
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Key Technical Features & Capacity Breakdown
The Keraun Substation boasts an aggregate capacity of 148.5 MVA, structured to step down high-voltage trunk supply for both local and regional distribution networks:
Addressing High Leakage and Line Tripping
Historically, electricity in southern and central Morang was supplied through an excessively long (50 km) 33 kV line stretching from Duhabi through Rani to Rangeli. The lengthy feeder distance led to severe technical losses (leakage), voltage drops, and frequent unannounced power disruptions.
According to NEA Executive Director Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha, the Keraun facility eliminates these bottlenecks:
Shortened Transmission Lengths: Connecting directly via the 132 kV East-West trunk line drastically shortens 33 kV feeder distances, curbing line resistance and leakage.
Improved Voltage Stability: Localized distribution stabilizes household and industrial supply, minimizing sudden tripping.
Support for Local Industry: The sub-transmission links to Rangeli and Biratchok provide the high-load reliability required for expanding commercial centers.
Project Timeline & Investment
According to Project Chief Darshan Rai Yadav, the project was initiated under a contract signed in June 2021 (Asar 2078 B.S.).
Estimated Cost: NPR 1 billion (100 Crore NPR).
Financing: Jointly funded by the Government of Nepal, the Nepal Electricity Authority, and a concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
