The Nepal earthquake in April 2015 is estimated to have destroyed at least 14 hydropower dams in the country, accounting for 115 MW of hydropower facilities. The earthquake affected 30 percent of Nepal's generating capacity at the time. This resulted in suggestions for Nepal to diversify it energy mix, as well as for "short, medium and long-term energy planning to have reliable, secure and sustainable electricity provided to households, businesses and industries in the country."