Nepal's Climate Challenges: Rebuilding for a Resilient Future
Floods in Nepal highlight the need for resilient infrastructure amid climate change. Damaged hydropower facilities and critical trade routes have shown the country's vulnerability. Experts call for smart, forward-thinking rebuilding strategies that consider future risks and emphasize the necessity of adapting infrastructure to withstand extreme weather events.
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Devastating floods in Nepal have exposed critical vulnerabilities in the region's infrastructure, according to experts citing the changing climate as a driving factor. The destruction of hydropower dams and the Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge underscores the urgent need for smarter rebuilding strategies in the face of global warming.
The July 8 flooding of the Bhotekoshi River not only claimed lives but also disrupted trade, damaging infrastructure crucial for economic activities with China. Climate experts warn that historical data no longer predict future risks, urging new approaches for construction and planning.
Financial losses and ongoing disruptions serve as a wake-up call for Nepal to incorporate climate resilience into its infrastructure investments. Global funds and local efforts aim to mitigate potential losses, but there's growing recognition that adaptation must become a staple of development strategies in vulnerable regions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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