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Nepal Flood Sparks Concerns in Himalayas

Updated 2026-09-23 11:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Following a devastating flood in Nepal, experts are questioning the risks of building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayan region. The disaster has raised concerns about potential environmental impacts.

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Is Nepal's flood a harbinger of what's to come in the Himalayas?

Building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas holds great promise for providing electricity. In the wake of the Nepal disaster, experts are asking about the risks of such construction.

2026-09-23 11:48 UTC