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The status recorded for “Yarlung Tsangpo Super-Dam Project” is Under Construction.

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Yarlung Tsangpo Super-Dam Project

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China

Source: Tibetan Review

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Under Construction

China is constructing the Yarlung Tsangpo super-dam, which is touted to be the world's largest dam, located in Tibet. This project is seen as a strategic move by China to control water flow to downstream countries, including India and Bangladesh, while also posing significant environmental and geological risks due to its location in a seismically active area.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
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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Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	China is constructing the Yarlung Tsangpo super-dam, which is touted to be the world's largest dam, located in Tibet. This project is seen as a strategic move by China to control water flow to downstream countries, including India and Bangladesh, while also posing significant environmental and geological risks due to its location in a seismically active area.
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Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
Article published date	2025-01-28

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