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Following a deadly flood disaster in Nepal, experts are questioning the safety risks of building dams and hydropower plants throughout the Himalayas. While such infrastructure promises significant electricity generation, the recent disaster has intensified scrutiny of the engineering and environmental risks involved in large-scale hydropower construction in the fragile mountain region. The discussion reflects broader tension between the region's need for energy development and the increasing frequency of climate-linked disasters threatening infrastructure and communities in the Himalayas.