Melting Glaciers and Monster Floods Threaten Nepal’s Big Bet on Hydropower

Nepal is heavily investing in hydropower, attracting significant investor funding. However, the growing instability caused by melting glaciers in the Himalayas poses a severe threat to these projects. As glacial melt leads to unpredictable flooding, the future reliability of hydropower in Nepal is increasingly uncertain, raising concerns about the sustainability and financial viability of these investments. The situation underscores broader challenges in balancing economic development with environmental preservation in vulnerable regions.