Power reversal: Nepal may import from India

Nepal hydel capacity hit, may import from IndiaNEW DELHI: In a possible reversal of the usual power flow between the two neighbours, India may have to export electricity to Nepal during the season when it typically imports hydropower from the land-locked country to meet high domestic demand.The move may be needed to bridge the power shortage in Nepal caused by damage to hydropower projects in Wednesday’s flash floods.India typically imports hydropower from Nepal during summer and exports electricity in the dry winter to the Himalayan nation, when rivers freeze and generation is impacted.Hydropower accounts for more than 90% of Nepal’s roughly 4,300MW generation capacity.While power ministry did not respond to queries, a senior official said India could look into Nepal’s request, if made, a