India, Sept. 14 -- The Ministry of Power has approved the export of up to 654 MW of electricity to Nepal from September 13 to December 31, as the neighbouring country grapples with power shortages following extensive damage to its hydropower infrastructure caused by recent devastating flash floods.

Under the approval, electricity will be supplied to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) for 18 hours a day, from 0000 hours to 1800 hours, the Ministry of Power said.

Of the total approved capacity, up to 600 MW of electricity can be exported through the Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar 400 kV D/c transmission line. Another 54 MW can be supplied through the Tanakpur-Mahendranagar 132 kV S/c transmission line, according to the Ministry.

The Ministry s...