Inspection of Power plant: MoEP UM inspected PaungLaung Power Plant and Dam

Many regions of Myanmar sustained extensive damage and significant losses due to the impact of Typhoon Yagi, which brought powerful winds and heavy rainfall.

This resulted in a substantial overflow of more than 20 feet from the spillway of the upper PaungLaung dam in Nay Pyi Taw, directly linked to the intense precipitation. On October 6th, Union Minister for Electric Power U Nyan Tun, accompanied by relevant officials, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the affected dam.

Their inspection began with an assessment of the mechanical removal of landslides along the route to the upper PaungLaung Hydroelectric power plant, along with repairs to damaged roads and the evaluation of temporary traffic measures in place.

At the Upper PaungLaung Hydroelectric Power Plant, the Union Minister and party inspected the damaged ramp road and reviewed reports on building a new channel and river maintenance. Upon the inspection, the Union Minister instructed for systematic retaining of riverbank and road reconstruction to meet specified standards.Next, they then inspected the damaged staff housings and instructed for the inclusion of water level calculations in reconstruction works, meeting disaster resilience standards.

They then proceeded to the Upper PaungLaung dam, overseeing the water inflow, spillway overflow, and status of strength of the dam. The Union Minister instructed continuous monitoring of the dam's strength and security.Next, the Union Minister and party met with the staff at the power plant’s briefing hall, urging them to collaborate in resuming operations.

Afterward, they distributed basic food supplies, cash assistance, and teaching materials for the staff’s offspring and security forces.The Upper PaungLaung Hydroelectric Power Plant has suspended operations following severe flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi.

Heavy rains associated with the typhoon led to a spillway overflow of over 20 feet, causing significant flooding within the plant, damaging its two 70-megawatt turbines and halting power generation. In response, engineers from the Department of Hydropower Implementation (DHPI) and the Electric Power Generation Enterprise are actively working, with specialized teams mobilized to accelerate inspections and repairs to restore electricity generation as quickly as possible.