Machkund Hydroelectric Project Fire Incident
Sector: Hydro • Location: Koraput, Odisha, India
Source: The Times of India
A fire broke out at the Machkund Hydroelectric Project in Koraput district, originating inside the turbine section due to a bursting current transformer. The fire damaged electrical and allied equipment, leading to a shutdown of all six power generation units. Restoration and resumption of power generation are expected to take more than six months. Four employees suffered suffocation but were resc
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Wind, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Hospital
- Location
- Koraput, Odisha, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Times of India
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Description | A fire broke out at the Machkund Hydroelectric Project in Koraput district, originating inside the turbine section due to a bursting current transformer. The fire damaged electrical and allied equipment, leading to a shutdown of all six power generation units. Restoration and resumption of power generation are expected to take more than six months. Four employees suffered suffocation but were rescued and are under medical observation. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Odisha |
City | Koraput |
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Source | The Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Wind, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Hospital |
Article published date | 2026-05-26 |
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