Rebuilding Nepal's Power After Floods

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Nepal’s power station in central Nepal, serving 20,000 people, is back online after floods buried its equipment—raising urgent questions about rebuilding near a river that just destroyed it. The disaster exposed deeper crises: hundreds of workers still missing from hydropower projects across Nepal, with global death tolls now over 900 and nearly 5,000 unaccounted for. Experts are demanding smarter infrastructure—better locations, backup systems, and early warning tech—to withstand future climate shocks. With the Himalayas warming faster than most regions, melting glaciers and erratic rainfall heighten landslide risks. Nepal’s economy depends on hydropower, but the push must shift from speed to resilience—and some are calling for decentralized solar energy to diversify and protect against future disasters. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6853826d8570de8e