China's Mega Hydropower Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China
Source: Business Standard
China plans to construct the world's largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which is expected to have significant impacts on water security in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The project raises concerns about potential flooding and drought conditions due to altered water flow and sediment disruption.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
- Location
- China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Business Standard
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Description | China plans to construct the world's largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which is expected to have significant impacts on water security in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The project raises concerns about potential flooding and drought conditions due to altered water flow and sediment disruption. |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro |
Article published date | 2025-01-29 |
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