Typhoon Yagi and Attacks Cause Major Damage to Hydropower Infrastructure in Myanmar
Typhoon Yagi inflicted over K20 billion in damage to the Upper Paunglaung Hydropower Plant, which has since been fully repaired and operates at 140 MW capacity. Concurrently, the Mobye Dam, integral for hydropower and flood control, has begun restoration after sustaining K10 billion in losses from armed group attacks in 2023.
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The Upper Paunglaung Hydropower Plant has resumed full operations, generating 454 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually after repairs following Typhoon Yagi in September 2024, which caused over K20 billion in damages. Restoration efforts included debris removal and infrastructure stabilization, completed in March 2026.
Meanwhile, repair work on the Mobye Dam, vital for flood control and irrigation, commenced in the 2026-2027 fiscal year after attacks in 2023 resulted in K10 billion in damages. The dam regulates 687,000 acre-feet of water, supporting three hydropower plants and agricultural irrigation. Continued investments in disaster mitigation are essential for both facilities to enhance resilience against future incidents.
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