The No. (1) 70-megawatt turbine at the Upper Paunglaung Hydropower Plant, which was damaged by flooding caused by Cyclone Ragi, has been repaired and is now undergoing trial operations, while efforts are underway to restore the No. (2) 70-megawatt turbine for power generation.

The Upper Paunglaung Hydropower Plant, equipped with two 70-megawatt turbines generating a total of 140 megawatts, supplies approximately 454 million kilowatt-hours annually to the national grid via the 230 kV Upper Paunglaung–Nanchio transmission line. However, due to heavy rainfall and unusual flooding triggered by Cyclone Ragi, the lower floors of the powerhouse housing the turbine components were inundated, resulting in severe damage and the suspension of electricity production.

Following repair works, the No. (1) 70-megawatt turbine has been restored and is now in trial operation, while the No. (2) turbine is being repaired to resume power generation as soon as possible.

On September 13, Union Minister for Electric Power U Nyan Tun, accompanied by Deputy Minister U Aye Kyaw and officials, inspected the restored No. (1) turbine now in operation and ongoing repair works for the No. (2) turbine at the plant.

The minister also met with engineers and staff, checking the installed equipment and electrical systems of the No. (2) turbine, while encouraging staff to gain technical expertise and practical experience so that in the future, if needed, local staff will be able to handle maintenance and operations independently without relying solely on foreign specialists.

He then inspected the dam site, reviewing water inflow, sedimentation, storage levels, and dam stability, and instructed continuous monitoring and maintenance of dam safety.