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China's Mega Dam on Yarlung Tsangpo River

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China

Source: Syllad

Project
Proposed

China plans to construct the world's largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which poses a significant risk to India's water security and the Brahmaputra River. Concerns have been raised regarding China's control over the river's water flow and its implications for India.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
Location
China
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Syllad

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The project “China's Mega Dam on Yarlung Tsangpo River” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Syllad.

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China plans to construct the world's largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which poses a significant risk to India's water security and the Brahmaputra River. Concerns have been raised regarding China's control over the river's water flow and its implications for India.

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Water Supply and Storage, Hydro

Article published date

2025-02-28

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