Minister Shrestha Emphasizes New Standards for Hydropower Projects Amidst Climate Change and Disasters
Summary
Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Shrestha says Nepal needs new standards to make hydropower projects safer from climate change and natural disasters. The government is forming technical committees, improving early warning systems, and studying disaster-resistant designs for future projects.
Key Points
- Minister Biraj Shrestha says new hydropower standards are needed to protect projects from climate change and disasters.
- The government has formed a technical committee to reconstruct damaged hydropower corridors and is studying disaster-resistant designs.
- Authorities are working to strengthen early warning systems with better technology, data integration, and visual monitoring tools.
- Shrestha says Nepal should focus on fewer, larger and safer hydropower projects while also managing rivers and flood risks.
