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Lightning an Ignored Disaster in Nepal Picture of Lightning L ightning is an ignored disaster in Nepal as casualties caused by it are scattered across Nepal and it doesn't create mass casualties. Despite that, more people have died due to lightning in 2015 than any other disaster in Nepal. The chances of being struck by one are 1 in 500,000 yet it is responsible for 24,000 deaths worldwide every year. More people die every year in electric storms in Nepal than in the whole of North America. Below are some safety measures stated by the CDC. Safety precautions outdoors If the weather forecast calls for thunderstorms, postpone your trip or activity. Remember: When thunder roars, go indoors. Find a safe, enclosed shelter. The main lightning safety guide is the 30-30 rule. After you see lightning, start counting to 30. If you hear thunder before you reach 30, go indoors. Suspend activities for at least 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder. If no shelter i

Pharping Hydropower The History of using hydropower as a potential source of energy was first recorded during the Han Dynasty of China between the period of 202 BC and 9 AD. Its use was limited to mill grain, pound mineral ore, and pulp paper products. In the late 19th Century, Hydropower was used in harnessing electricity. After James Francis, a British American engineer developed the first modern water turbine. In 1882, the first hydropower plant began operating in the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. In Britain, Hydropower was used for harnessing electricity in 1878.  During Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher's visit to Britain in 1907 (BS 1964), he was fascinated with electricity. He wanted to bring hydropower technology to Nepal. For this, a committee was formed under Col. Kishor Narasingh Rana. The committee selected pharping as the site for construction. Later Mr. Barnau Puwante from Britain took the work further. Also another engineer Mr. Linzale assi