13 Painfully Relatable Things Every Nepali Kid Faced During Loadshedding

There was a time in Nepal when electricity wasn’t something you could count on — it was something you dreamed of. Loadshedding wasn’t just a power cut back then, it was a lifestyle. Honestly, even calling it loadshedding feels being kind — we only had electricity for around 8 hours a day. Maybe we need a new word for it, something that describes “brief moments of light during a permanent blackout.” We might just have to invent one — or search around to see if such a term already exists. And now, with some major parts of Nepal currently facing frequent power cuts due to “technical problems,” as stated by NEA, people are starting to get the flashback. While industries are still dealing with load management, officials assure that regular citizens aren’t likely to return to those blackout-filled days. But just for a moment — let’s go back and recall13 painfully relatable things every Nepali kid experienced what life was like when darkness was the default.

1. Memorizing the Loadshedding Schedule Better Than the School Syllabus

Batti aaune bela huna lagyo, aba TV hernu parxa

2. Studying Under Torch Lights For Studying

The batteries lasted exactly 0.7 seconds during exams.

3. Charging Every Possible Device the Moment Light Came Back

There were no room for any mistakes

4. Living in Constant Fear of “Laa Gayo” Just Before Saving a Word File

MS Word + load shedding = trauma.

5. You were left with some mystery while watching TV Shows

What happens next? We need to wait until tomorrow.

6. Waking Up to Charge Your Phone at Night Because Power Came Back

Sleep? No. Charge? Always.

7. Random Strangers Shouting ‘BattiAayo!’ & Everyone Running Like It’s Dashain

Better than winning the lottery.

8. Failing to Finish Homework and Blaming the Power Cut

Miss, batti chaina bhanera padna payina

9. Feeling Rich When Your House Had an Inverter and Others Didn’t

VIP Status unlocked!

10. Telling Stories to Younger Siblings Like You Survived a War

In our time, there was no WiFi, no light, and we still passed SLC!

11. Family time

Best quality time without electronic device but peace

12. Ironing cloths without Iron

Leave it under your bed or press it with your hand.

13. Lighting Candles Like You’re Summoning Spirits, Not Just Eating Dinner

Romantic and horror vibes haha.