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 been under preparation since 1986 and is part of China's hydropower development strategy. It is located in a seismically active and ecologically fragile part of the Himalayas and has raised concerns regarding its impact on So
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Tibet, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Awaz The Voice
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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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 been under preparation since 1986 and is part of China's hydropower development strategy. It is located in a seismically active and ecologically fragile part of the Himalayas and has raised concerns regarding its impact on South Asia's ecology, water security, and geopolitics. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | China |
State | Tibet |
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Source | Awaz The Voice |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-08-14 |
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