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Humla Karnali-1 Hydroelectric Projectहुम्ला कर्णाली-१

A proposed 235 MW project on the Humla Karnali in the remote far-north district of Humla, promoted by Ruru Hydropower Project Ltd, with a 22 m dam, an 8 km tunnel and an underground powerhouse.

Installed capacity

235 MW

Run-of-river

River / basin

Humla Karnali

Karnali basin

Location

Humla

Karnali

Expected online

TBD

Proposed / under development

Project timeline

Milestones & projected timeline

Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.

  1. 2023

    Survey permit obtained; generation-licence application filed

On the map

Location

Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.

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Sources & data note

Figures for Humla Karnali-1 Hydroelectric Project are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.