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- 1Nepal flood exposes hydropower vulnerability●Nepal's hydropower boom has been touted as a cornerstone of economic growth and renewable energy, but the devastating fl
Nepal has promoted a rapid expansion of hydropower as a pillar of economic growth and renewable energy. But an August flood devastated infrastructure, exposing how vulnerable the country's dams and projects are to extreme weather. Commentators are questioning whether the hydropower-led development model can withstand worsening climate-related disasters in the Himalayas.
- 2Nepal floods raise fears of Himalayan glacier melt disaster●Nepal Floods Himalaya पर आने वाली आफत का एलान, Glacier पिघला तो कितनी तबाही होगी? | Sciencekaari
Flooding in Nepal has renewed warnings about the Himalayas, where melting glaciers could unleash far greater destruction. Discussion focuses on what a major glacier melt would mean for downstream communities, infrastructure and hydropower, with experts framing the floods as a signal of bigger climate-driven dangers building in the mountains.
- 3Army Sends Dietitian to the Himalayas●News - The Army sent a dietitian to the Himalayas. Here's why.
The US Army deployed a registered dietitian to the Himalayan region, according to a Defense Department news item. The assignment is aimed at supporting soldiers operating at high altitude, where extreme cold, low oxygen and difficult logistics put unique demands on nutrition, hydration and overall performance in the field.
- 4Balen Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism for Nepal●Nepal's Balen Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism to tackle environmental threats
Balen Shah, mayor of Kathmandu, has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism aimed at addressing the environmental threats facing Nepal's mountain region. The initiative focuses on protecting Himalayan ecosystems and communities from the impacts of climate change, and the proposal is drawing attention across South Asia, where glacial melt and extreme weather are pressing concerns.