Nepal Floods Knock Out 10% of Hydropower Capacity, Expose Infrastructure Fragility
Sourced from 4 publications
- •Flooding destroyed more than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity, per the BBC, concentrating damage on hydropower infrastructure.
- •Zmescience reported the disruption could increase Nepal's electricity prices by 10%.
- •Seven health facilities were damaged or destroyed, interrupting care and mental health services, according to NPR.
- •Dr. Arun Bhakta Shrestha told France24 that improved risk management is essential for Himalayan infrastructure development.
Sources
'The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this'
NPR News
Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem
BBC World
Nepal Bet Big on Hydropower and One Devastating Flood Just Put That Strategy to...
Zmescience
Himalayan hydropower buildout: Expert says risk management is key
France24
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