Restoration of flood-affected Beluchaung No 2 Hydropower Plant in momentum

 

KAYAH State Chief Minister U Zaw Myo Tin visited the Beluchaung No 2 Hydropower Plant yesterday to assess the ongoing restoration work following flooding caused by rising water levels in the Belu Creek. Floodwaters began entering the plant on 30 September, which led to a suspension of generating electricity. As the water level at the plant yard has receded, efforts are being accelerated to restore operations and resume power generation.

During his visit, the Chief Minister inspected various restoration activities in the yard of the plant. These included the removal of silt and debris that had piled up due to the flood, the cleanup of the Switchyard area, and the clearing of rocks, tree branches, and silt from the underground tunnel, all of which had caused blockages during the flooding. Heavy machinery was deployed to clear silt from key areas.

The Chief Minister also reviewed the cleaning of critical components such as the Control Panel, which had been affected by silt, and the repair work being conducted on the Main Valve and Nozzle Valves in the power generation unit. He urged officials to prioritize safety and to continue restoration efforts to bring the plant back into operation as soon as possible.

Following the inspection, a coordination meeting was held with officials from both the Beluchaung No 1 and No 2 plants to discuss the next steps for rapidly resuming electricity production. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of addressing any remaining requirements to facilitate the restoration process.

Once the necessary repairs and maintenance are completed at the Beluchaung No 2 Hydropower Plant, normal electricity distribution will resume shortly. — State IPRD/KZL