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Yarlung Tsangpo Super Dam Project

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China

Source: Tibetan Review

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The Yarlung Tsangpo Super Dam project in Tibet has raised concerns following a recent earthquake, prompting calls for a reassessment of its geological impact. The dam is positioned near a fault line, which could pose risks of catastrophic failure and downstream flooding, affecting millions in India and Bangladesh.

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Closed
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
Location
China
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Tibetan Review

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The project “Yarlung Tsangpo Super Dam Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Tibetan Review.

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The Yarlung Tsangpo Super Dam project in Tibet has raised concerns following a recent earthquake, prompting calls for a reassessment of its geological impact. The dam is positioned near a fault line, which could pose risks of catastrophic failure and downstream flooding, affecting millions in India and Bangladesh.

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Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government

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2025-01-21

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