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Under constructionExpected 2025

United Mewa Khola Hydropower Projectयुनाइटेड मेवा खोला

A 50 MW run-of-river project on the Mewa Khola in Meringden Rural Municipality, Taplejung, developed by United Mewa Khola Hydropower Ltd (with United Modi holding about 30%). It was reported at roughly 99% completion in 2025, with its powerhouse finished.

Installed capacity

50 MW

Run-of-river

River / basin

Mewa Khola

Koshi basin

Location

Taplejung

Koshi

Expected online

2025

Under construction

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. 2025

    ~99% complete; powerhouse finished, nearing generation

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 United Mewa Khola Hydropower 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.