Article - Dr. Narayan Gyawali

Devastating Floods and Landslides in Nepal: Costly Lessons for Future

by ngyawaliArticle, In Media October 12, 2024October 15, 2024No Comments

This op-ed originally published by Republica is reposted below. From September 26 to 28, heavy rainfall triggered devastating floods and landslides in central and eastern Nepal. The damage was widespread, and the human cost immense. In just 24 hours, Kathmandu recorded an astonishing 300 mm of rain, the highest in 54 years. Encroachment upon rivers …

Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding in Nepal Rings Alarm Bells

by ngyawaliArticle, In Media September 15, 2024October 15, 2024No Comments

GLOFs represent a growing threat to Nepal, driven by the accelerating impacts of climate change. The recent incidents in Thame and Mustang serve as stark reminders of the urgency with which this issue must be addressed.

Assessing the Flood Resilience Frameworks in Nepal

by ngyawaliArticle March 6, 2024March 6, 2024No Comments

Abstract: Flood is one of the most common natural disasters affecting Nepal. The principal and most destructive type of flooding is from rivers including monsoon and flash flooding from heavy rainfall in mountainous areas. On an average, floods cause over 175 deaths each year and average annual economic losses exceeding $ 140 million. The government …

Earth Observation to Address Inequities in Post‐Flood Recovery

by ngyawaliArticle March 6, 2024No Comments

I co-authored this. Abstract: Floods impact communities worldwide, resulting in loss of life, damaged infrastructure and natural assets, and threatened livelihoods. Climate change and urban development in flood‐prone areas will continue to worsen flood‐related losses, increasing the urgency for effective tools to monitor recovery. Many Earth Observation (EO) applications exist for flood‐hazard monitoring and provide …

Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Practices in Nepal: Critical Discourses

by ngyawaliArticle November 4, 2023November 5, 2023One Comment

I co-authored this journal article for the Participation Journal, published in September 2023. Abstract Participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E) is a key tool for ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of development programs and projects. This article provides a critical review of PM&E practices in Nepal, discussing the history, different types, challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for …