China's Mega Dam Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River
Sector: Hydro • Location: Tibet, China
Source: Devdiscourse
China is constructing a massive dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, also known as the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra, located in Tibet. The project has been in planning since 1986 and is currently under preparation. India is monitoring the project closely to protect downstream interests and is engaging with China through diplomatic and expert-level mechanisms to ensure transpa
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Tibet, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Devdiscourse
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | China is constructing a massive dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, also known as the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra, located in Tibet. The project has been in planning since 1986 and is currently under preparation. India is monitoring the project closely to protect downstream interests and is engaging with China through diplomatic and expert-level mechanisms to ensure transparency and cooperation. |
Original sector | Energy & Extractives |
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Country | China |
State | Tibet |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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