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Yarlung Tsangpo Mega Dam

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Tibet Autonomous Region, China

Source: The Impressive Times

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Under Construction

A mega dam project being constructed by China on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo) river in Tibet. The project has raised concerns in India regarding its potential impact on downstream states and livelihoods, with calls for transparency and prior consultation.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
Location
Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Impressive Times

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The project “Yarlung Tsangpo Mega Dam” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Impressive Times.

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2026-07-22

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A mega dam project being constructed by China on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo) river in Tibet. The project has raised concerns in India regarding its potential impact on downstream states and livelihoods, with calls for transparency and prior consultation.

Original sector

Water Infrastructure

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China

State

Tibet Autonomous Region

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The Impressive Times

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Sector

Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government

Article published date

2025-09-16

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