WorldPingBuilding dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas holds great promise for providing electricity.
In the wake of the Nepal disaster, experts are asking about the risks of such construction.
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Is Nepal's flood a harbinger of what's to come in the Himalayas?
Nepal plans to drain four dangerous glacial lakes after deadly flood
Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes
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WorldPingWith 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia Bangkok is used to absorbing the sudden afternoon downpours that inundate the city during the rainy season.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingThe work of draining “through gated structures” will start after a detailed study, and could take up to six years to complete, said Sanjeeb Baral, the Centre’s executive director.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingNepal is set to begin draining four high-altitude glacial lakes in an effort to reduce flood risks, as the country recovers from the recent catastrophic deadly flood that killed more than 1,400 people.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky News
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