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Catastrophic Flood Exposes the Risks of Nepal’s Hydropower Bet

Catastrophic Flood Exposes the Risks of Nepal’s Hydropower Bet
NYT Business Saturday 29 August 2026, 09:04 UTC By Alex Travelli 1 min read
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A catastrophic deluge of ice and debris knocked out over 12 percent of Nepal’s hydropower capacity within minutes, striking a heavy blow to the nation’s economic engine.

A catastrophic deluge of ice and debris knocked out over 12 percent of Nepal’s hydropower capacity within minutes, striking a heavy blow to the nation’s economic engine.
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