What areas did Nepal Telecom restore after the floods?
Nepal Telecom has successfully restored mobile network services in 7 key flood-affected locations across the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. As of recent updates, operational BTS sites have reconnected major corridors including the Nepal-China border (Timure), Upper Sanjen, Chhapthoke, Jipajipe, Gatlang, and Charghare in Bidur Municipality.
Reconnecting communities after a natural disaster is the most critical step in recovery. Following recent severe floods, the Nepal Telecom service restoration efforts have hit a massive milestone. If you have been struggling to reach family, friends, or business contacts in the northern border regions, there is good news: Nepal Telecom (NTC) has officially brought mobile networks back online, reaching all the way up to the Nepal-China border.
In a recent press release dated 2083/05/14, Nepal Telecom announced that the majority of their Base Transceiver Station (BTS) sites in the flood-impacted zones are now fully operational.
Here is everything you need to know about the newly restored coverage areas and what it means for residents.
Reconnecting the Nepal-China Border
When floods and landslides strike, communication infrastructure is often the first casualty. Over the past weeks, large swathes of Rasuwa and Nuwakot were left in a digital blackout.
To combat this, NTC deployed technical teams to manually restore power and connectivity to highly damaged BTS sites. According to NTC Spokesperson Dr. Kamal Lamichhane, technicians have been working relentlessly in disaster conditions to ease the communication burden on citizens. Their primary focus was re-establishing the critical communication corridor between central Nepal and the northern border.
Complete List of Restored Network Areas in Rasuwa & Nuwakot
If you are trying to confirm whether your specific village or municipality has regained service, Nepal Telecom has provided a detailed breakdown of the 7 newly activated BTS sites and their coverage areas.
Rasuwa District Restorations
The bulk of the restoration focuses on the highly affected Rasuwa district, ensuring that both local communities and cross-border trade routes have uninterrupted access to mobile services.
Rasuwa Border BTS: This critical site has restored service to the direct Nepal-China border point, Timure, the wider Rasuwa border corridor, and the route stretching from Syaphrubesi up to the Bhotekoshi corridor.
Upper Sanjen BTS: Mobile service is now available in Chilime, Lamagaun, and Ward No. 5 of Aamachhodingmo Rural Municipality.
Chhapthoke BTS: This site covers Betrawati, Kaule, Trishuli 3B, Uttargaya Rural Municipality, and Kispang.
Jipajipe BTS: Services have successfully resumed in Kalika Rural Municipality (Wards 2 and 5), Dharapani, and Deurali Danda.
Gatlang BTS: This high-altitude site provides essential coverage to Gatlang, Goljung, Chilime, Thulo Bharkhu, Sherpa Gaun, Thulo Syaphru, Syaphrubesi, Khangjum, and Varim.
Nuwakot District Restorations
Further south, critical restoration has also taken place to ensure the lower valleys remain connected to the national grid.
Charghare & Charghare Mulabari BTS: Residents in Bidur Municipality, specifically Wards 12 and 13, now have fully restored mobile services.
NTC’s Ongoing Commitment During Crises
Maintaining telecom services during environmental disasters requires immense logistical coordination. By prioritizing the repair of these 7 critical nodes, Nepal Telecom has ensured that rescue operations, relief distribution, and family communications can proceed without friction. The state-owned telecom operator has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping the nation connected, no matter the environmental challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Has Nepal Telecom restored the network in Timure?
Yes. The Rasuwa Border BTS site is fully operational, restoring network access to Timure and the surrounding Nepal-China border corridor.
Which wards in Bidur Municipality have NTC service again?
Mobile services have successfully resumed in Wards 12 and 13 of Bidur Municipality via the Charghare and Charghare Mulabari BTS sites.
Who is the current spokesperson for Nepal Telecom?
According to the latest official press release, Dr. Kamal Lamichhane is the spokesperson for Nepal Telecom.
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