China's Mega Hydropower Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China
Source: Times of India
The project involves the construction of the world's largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which poses significant risks to water security, ecology, and livelihoods of millions downstream in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Bangladesh. Concerns have been raised regarding China's control over water flow and its impact on the region's environment and communities.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
- Location
- China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Times of India
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Description | The project involves the construction of the world's largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which poses significant risks to water security, ecology, and livelihoods of millions downstream in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Bangladesh. Concerns have been raised regarding China's control over water flow and its impact on the region's environment and communities. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
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Country | China |
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Source | Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro |
Article published date | 2025-01-29 |
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