Kulman Ghising Discusses Flood Devastation and Hydropower Future
Summary
Kulman Ghising says the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli floods have devastated Nepal’s hydropower corridor, washed out projects, and exposed major gaps in disaster preparedness and tunnel rescue capability. He urges special government support for reconstruction, stronger climate-resilient design, and better coordination to prevent future losses.
Key Points
- Ghising describes catastrophic damage in the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli corridor, saying roads, settlements and hydropower infrastructure have been washed away.
- He says rescue efforts for people trapped in tunnels have been weak due to poor planning, limited equipment and lack of specialized expertise.
- Ghising argues Nepal still has enough power supply to avoid nationwide load shedding, though Kathmandu may face local balancing issues.
- He calls for climate-resilient hydropower design, emergency exits, oxygen chambers and international cooperation on glacial lake risks.
