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Devendra Kumar Sharma, who managed several hydropower dams on Himalayan rivers and who is now president of the International Commission on Large Dams.
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Devendra Kumar Sharma managed several hydropower dams on Himalayan rivers and is the current president of the International Commission on Large Dams.
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{
    "person": "Devendra Kumar Sharma",
    "organization": "International Commission on Large Dams"
}
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Engineering Biography Energy
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September 18, 2026 at 7:18 PM (3 weeks ago)
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September 18, 2026 at 7:18 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Warnings Across the Himalayas After Nepal Floods
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/18/climate/nepal-tibet-floods-himalayas-warnings.html

Following devastating floods in Nepal and China caused by a glacier collapse, experts are calling for better monitoring, data sharing, and early warning systems across the Himalayas. Climate change is accelerating glacier melt, increasing the risk of similar catastrophes in a region vital to two billion people.

Himalayas Nepal Floods Glacier Melt Climate Change Early Warning Systems Data Sharing Disaster Preparedness Cryosphere

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