'Water bomb': How China's dam on Brahmaputra can impact India

9 months ago

China has started the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra river in the Tibetan region. The project has sparked concerns in India about control of water flow, especially in terms of the Northeastern states — which are flood-prone while relying on the water for livelihood.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday (July 19) announced the commencement of the dam's construction on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Chinese name for Brahmaputra) just before it enters Arunachal Pradesh.

New Delhi is reportedly said to be keeping a close eye on Beijing for this project which is estimated to cost about 1.2 trillion yuan or $167 billion.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the constr...

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