Hydropower News

India will export power to Nepal until December 31, following devastating flash floods that have impacted Nepal's hydropower-reliant electricity supply.

Flash floods in Nepal have highlighted the challenges of developing hydropower in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, reminding stakeholders that flood risks were k

Nepal's significant investments in hydropower are threatened by melting glaciers and increasing flood risks in the Himalayas, factors not fully accounted for in

The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission has suggested that the Kerala State Electricity Board investigate shifting hydropower generation to night-tim

Rescuers successfully pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal.

Recent floods in Nepal have severely impacted the country's energy sector, knocking out over 10% of its hydropower generation capacity and highlighting the vuln

India has offered assistance to flood-ravaged Nepal for rebuilding its hydropower plants, roads, and bridges, which suffered significant damage. This offer come

Rescuers in Nepal are continuing efforts to reach potential survivors trapped in hydropower tunnels a week after a disaster, with a Nepal Electricity Authority

Hundreds are feared trapped in Nepal's hydropower tunnels after flash floods, with over 950 deaths reported and at least 900 workers still unaccounted for from

New York's reliance on Canadian hydropower is facing uncertainty due to escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, raising concerns about long-term energy security.

Nearly 1,000 people are missing in Nepal following recent floods, with hundreds believed to be trapped in hydropower tunnels, and 10% of the country's power cap

Recent floods in Nepal have highlighted the risks faced by hydropower projects in the warming Himalayas, as rescuers continue to search for hundreds of missing

Floods in Nepal have severely damaged hydropower infrastructure, prompting a shift towards rebuilding with safer, more resilient designs.

A catastrophic flood in Nepal has exposed the risks associated with the country's reliance on hydropower, as the loss of power-generating capacity raises questi

Nepal's booming hydropower industry faces a crisis as hundreds of workers remain missing after a deadly flood, with videos showing rescuers pulling people from

Due to severe flooding that has disrupted power generation in Nepal, India may begin exporting electricity to its neighbor, reversing the traditional power exch

China's Medog Hydropower Project on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) is under renewed scrutiny due to concerns over water security, ecological damage, and seis

NASA Earth data is being used in machine-learning forecasts to help manage water, power, and public safety in Washington state, particularly in response to the

Despite a recent revival in monsoon rainfall, India's reservoir storage remains below last year's levels in most regions, indicating persistent water stress aff

The power ministry is considering providing ₹18,700 crore in subordinated debt to NHPC's Sawalkote hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir. This financing aims

Myanmar plans to restart the $3.6 billion China-backed Myitsone hydropower project after a 14-year suspension, aiming to provide electricity despite environment

A 20-megawatt battery system in Malawi is addressing power blackouts, reducing diesel expenses, and serving as a model for enhancing grid reliability across Afr

Federal officials have decided against releasing cool water from Glen Canyon Dam this year, prioritizing hydropower production over the conservation of the thre

Odisha is considering halting hydropower generation to prioritize drinking water and irrigation due to low water levels in many reservoirs.