Tag: environmental impact
Annapurna Emerges as Hydropower Hub Amid Rapid Transformation and Environmental Concerns
KATHMANDU: Annapurna Rural Municipality has been gradually establishing itself as Nepal’s emerging “hydropower hub” over the past decade. With rivers such as the Kaligandaki,...
Water Diversion by Projects Pushes Modi Khola Toward Crisis
Flowing from the foothills of the Annapurna range through Kaski to Parbat, the Modi Khola was once seen as a symbol of life, livelihoods...
Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project Sees Cost Hike of NPR 30 Billion
Kathmandu — The cost of the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project is expected to increase. The projected cost of the 216-megawatt project is estimated to...
Modi River Faces Crisis as Hydropower Projects Violate Water Release Norms
Hydropower projects are causing a serious crisis in the Modi River of Parbat district because they are not releasing water in accordance with legal...
325-MW Hydropower Project Approved for Construction in Dolpa
Kathmandu — A 328-megawatt (MW) semi-reservoir hydropower project is set to be constructed in the Himalayan district of Dolpa.
The project, named Bharbung-Tatu Khola Hydropower...
Deforestation Surges Ahead of Upper Arun Project Construction
Kimatanka (Sankhuwasabha) — More than two thousand trees have been cut down for the construction of the 1,063-megawatt Upper Arun project, which is set...
Solar Energy: A Complementary Solution to Nepal’s Hydropower Infrastructure
Nepal, a land of diverse landscapes and breathtaking vistas, is not only rich in its natural beauty but also holds immense potential for renewable...
