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What is hydropower?
Hydropower uses the force of moving water to generate electricity. In mountainous regions like Nepal, rivers provide an excellent source for this renewable energy. The damage to 12 hydropower projects by the floods is a significant blow because it not only adds to the reconstruction bill but also impacts the country's energy supply and economic stability.
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