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What is hydropower?

Hydropower is a way to generate electricity using the force of moving water. In Nepal, as mentioned in the story, these sites are crucial for energy production. However, they can also be vulnerable during extreme weather events like floods, posing risks to workers and infrastructure. The tunnels mentioned are part of these complex systems.

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