Mega Dam on the Lower Reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River
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Source: Awaz The Voice
A mega dam project being constructed by China on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which is the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River. The project has significant implications for South Asia's ecology, water security, and geopolitics. It is situated in a seismically active and ecologically fragile part of the Himalayas and has been under preparation since 1986.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
- Location
- Tibet, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Awaz The Voice
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Description | A mega dam project being constructed by China on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which is the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River. The project has significant implications for South Asia's ecology, water security, and geopolitics. It is situated in a seismically active and ecologically fragile part of the Himalayas and has been under preparation since 1986. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
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Country | China |
State | Tibet |
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Source | Awaz The Voice |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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