Poudel, LaxmanSigdel, Manish2025-05-022025-05-022025-04-11https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14540/24952Nepal's hydropower-dominated energy sector faces seasonal fluctuations, leading to significant energy deficits, particularly in the dry season. Nepal's power generation is heavily reliant on run-of-river (RoR) hydropower, which experiences seasonal variation due to fluctuating river discharge. During the dry season, reduced water flow causes energy deficits, leading to increased dependence on imports or alternative energy sourcesenThesis