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Bhutan strengthens hydropower safety measures against floods and GLOFs

Sep 12, 2026 6 mins read
Bhutan strengthens hydropower safety measures against floods and GLOFs

Bhutan is strengthening measures to protect hydropower projects from floods, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), and other climate-related hazards as extreme weather events become more frequent and intense.

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