China’s Tibet dam push raises regional alarm over water security and control

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Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India] January 3 (ANI): China has confirmed the launch of a massive hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, triggering renewed concerns over environmental risks, downstream water security and China’s tightening grip over the region, as reported by Phayul.

According to Phayul, in his New Year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that construction had begun in Medog County, a geologically fragile and ecologically sensitive area near the India-China border. The Yarlung Tsangpo, known downstream as the Brahmaputra, is one of Asia’s most important rivers, sustaining millions of people across India and Bangladesh. Analysts warn that large-scale hydropower development in such a volatile zone could significantly alter river flow patterns and increase disaster risks. Environmental experts have highlighted that the river cuts through one of the world’s deepest gorges, making the region especially vulnerabl...

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