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A Piece of Langtang Lirung Fell. So Did a Slice of Nepal’s Economy

The August 2026 flood near Langtang Lirung caused heavy loss of life and damaged hydropower plants that supply a large share of Nepal’s electricity. It also interrupted a record year of power exports, and it points to a bigger question about how Nepal can build a more diverse and resilient economy.

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A Piece of Langtang Lirung Fell. So Did a Slice of Nepal’s Economy

by Sunita Shahi | September 28, 2026

The August 2026 flood near Langtang Lirung caused heavy loss of life and damaged hydropower plants that supply a large share of Nepal’s electricity. It also interrupted a record year of power exports, and it points to a bigger question about how Nepal can build a more diverse and resilient economy.

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