Is Nepal's flood a harbinger of what's to come in the Himalayas?
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Experts are evaluating the risks posed by building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas following devastating floods in Nepal. The disaster raises concerns about environmental and safety impacts linked to such infrastructure development in mountainous regions.
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.
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