The Yarlung Tsangpo river, flowing through the Tibetan plateau and into India and Bangladesh, is at the center of this project. Critics argue that China’s control over the river could lead to water scarcity in the downstream regions of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, significantly jeopardizing local tribes' livelihoods. India has voiced apprehension about managing the potential devastating consequences of the dam, while China asserts its right to harness these water resources, emphasizing its commitment to environmental protection.
The construction site is situated in a region famed for its ecological diversity, and activists fear that this megadevelopment may further exacerbate tensions while causing long-term harm to the vulnerable Tibetan ecosystem.
As international voices continue to express apprehension, this development is set against a backdrop of China's increasing investment in hydropower infrastructure aimed at meeting its energy needs, raising questions about the balance between energy demands and regional ecological stability.
Concerns mount as China builds the world's largest dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River.
The construction site is situated in a region famed for its ecological diversity, and activists fear that this megadevelopment may further exacerbate tensions while causing long-term harm to the vulnerable Tibetan ecosystem.
As international voices continue to express apprehension, this development is set against a backdrop of China's increasing investment in hydropower infrastructure aimed at meeting its energy needs, raising questions about the balance between energy demands and regional ecological stability.
Concerns mount as China builds the world's largest dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River.
