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Nepal's Hydropower Reliance Faces Flood Risks
Nepal's reliance on hydropower, which accounts for nearly all its electricity production and significant export revenue, has exposed vulnerabilities revealed by recent devastating floods. The floods destroyed hydropower plants, damaged infrastructure, and caused over 1,300 deaths, highlighting the risks of climate change and the limitations of high-altitude hydro projects. Experts suggest diversifying energy sources, such as solar and wind, to improve resilience, amid concerns that continued investment in mountain-based hydropower may be unsafe amid increasing climate-related disasters.
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