NEPAL FLOODS | Nepal’s devastating floods and glacial collapse have killed more than 1,300 people, while over 5,600 remain missing as rescue teams continue a desperate search for survivors.

Twelve days into the disaster, rescue operations are continuing across some of the worst-hit regions. In the Chile area, an Indian-Nepali rescue team is searching for people believed to be trapped inside a hydropower tunnel.

According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, an approach road for heavy machinery is being constructed to speed up rescue operations. A three-ton excavator has been transported to Syru Bessi, where it will be assembled before being moved toward the tunnel once the temporary route is ready.

In Rasuwa, a Chinese national was rescued alive from inside a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project. The survivor had no visible injuries and stable vital signs but showed signs of mild hypothermia. Officials say this is the third person rescued alive from the tunnels.

NEPAL FLOODS | Death Toll Crosses 1,300, Over 5,600 Missing | Tunnel Rescues Bring Fresh Hope

China's massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet has already raised concerns in India and Bangladesh over its potential impact on downstream water flows and the environment. Now, a Beijing-backed geological study has turned the spotlight on another question: how safe is the world's largest hydropower project in one of the planet's most earthquake-prone regions?&nbsp;The findings come as India continues to seek greater transparency from China over the project. New Delhi has repeatedly urged Beijing to ensure that upstream activities do not adversely affect downstream countries while protecting the interests of lower riparian states.<h2>Why is the dam strategically important?</h2>The project is being built on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, just before it enters India as the Brahmaputra. The river then flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam before reaching Bangladesh, supporting millions of people through agriculture, drinking water, fisheries and local ecosystems.&nbsp;China has described the project as a key national infrastructure initiative aimed at boosting energy security, promoting regional development and helping meet its carbon reduction goals. Premier Li Qiang attended the groundbreaking ceremony in July 2025, with Chinese state media presenting it as a major milestone in the country's clean energy transition.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-supreme-leader-vows-to-avenge-the-blood-of-his-slain-predecessor-and-father-soon-1783769496896">Iran's Supreme Leader vows to 'avenge the blood' of his slain predecessor and father 'soon'</a>&nbsp;Once completed, the project is expected to become the world's largest hydropower station, surpassing the Three Gorges Dam. However, its location inside the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, where the river drops sharply over a short distance, offers huge power generation potential while creating significant engineering challenges.<h2>What has the new geological study found?</h2>According to a study supervised by the state-owned China Geological Survey, an active fault line runs directly beneath the reservoir area of the project, raising concerns over its long-term structural stability.&nbsp;The findings, published last month in the Chinese-language journal Sedimentary Geology and Tethyan Geology, identify the Paizhen Fault as a major geological risk for the project.Researchers said the fault has remained active, with evidence showing movement as recently as about 9,500 years ago and could affect the structural integrity of dams, bridges, roads, tunnels and other infrastructure built in the region.&nbsp;The study found that continuous fault activity has fractured surrounding rocks and altered their mechanical properties, making the foundation and stability of engineering structures more vulnerable.&nbsp;Researchers also warned that the reservoir area has loose terrain and weak cohesion. They said earthquakes, fault movement and prolonged water exposure could trigger slope failures on both sides of the reservoir.<h2>Why are scientists concerned?</h2>The researchers pointed to geological evidence showing that the Paizhen Fault remained active into the Holocene period, with signs of movement dating back about 9,500 years.They also cited the magnitude 6.9 Milin earthquake that struck Tibet in 2017 near the northern end of the fault as evidence that the fault remains seismically active.&nbsp;According to the study, future earthquakes could trigger landslides and collapses, posing risks to both infrastructure and personnel working around the project.

A Beijing-backed geological study has raised fresh safety concerns over China's mega dam on the Brahmaputra, warning that an active fault line beneath the project could threaten its long-term structural stability.

China's massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet has already raised concerns in India and Bangladesh over its potential impact on downstream water flows and the environment. Now, a Beijing-backed geological study has turned the spotlight on another question: how safe is the world's largest hydropower project in one of the planet's most earthquake-prone regions? The findings come as India continues to seek greater transparency from China over the project. New Delhi has repeatedly urged Beijing to ensure that upstream activities do not adversely affect downstream countries while protecting the interests of lower riparian states. Why is the dam strategically important? The project is being built on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, just before it enters India as the Brahmaputra. The river then flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam before reaching Bangladesh, supporting millions of people through agriculture, drinking water, fisheries and local ecosystems. China has described the project as a key national infrastructure initiative aimed at boosting energy security, promoting regional development and helping meet its carbon reduction goals. Premier Li Qiang attended the groundbreaking ceremony in July 2025, with Chinese state media presenting it as a major milestone in the country's clean energy transition. Also Read: Iran's Supreme Leader vows to 'avenge the blood' of his slain predecessor and father 'soon' Once completed, the project is expected to become the world's largest hydropower station, surpassing the Three Gorges Dam. However, its location inside the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, where the river drops sharply over a short distance, offers huge power generation potential while creating significant engineering challenges. What has the new geological study found? According to a study supervised by the state-owned China Geological Survey, an active fault line runs directly beneath the reservoir area of the project, raising concerns over its long-term structural stability. The findings, published last month in the Chinese-language journal Sedimentary Geology and Tethyan Geology, identify the Paizhen Fault as a major geological risk for the project. Researchers said the fault has remained active, with evidence showing movement as recently as about 9,500 years ago and could affect the structural integrity of dams, bridges, roads, tunnels and other infrastructure built in the region. The study found that continuous fault activity has fractured surrounding rocks and altered their mechanical properties, making the foundation and stability of engineering structures more vulnerable. Researchers also warned that the reservoir area has loose terrain and weak cohesion. They said earthquakes, fault movement and prolonged water exposure could trigger slope failures on both sides of the reservoir. Why are scientists concerned? The researchers pointed to geological evidence showing that the Paizhen Fault remained active into the Holocene period, with signs of movement dating back about 9,500 years. They also cited the magnitude 6.9 Milin earthquake that struck Tibet in 2017 near the northern end of the fault as evidence that the fault remains seismically active. According to the study, future earthquakes could trigger landslides and collapses, posing risks to both infrastructure and personnel working around the project.

A Beijing-backed geological study has raised fresh safety concerns over China's mega dam on the Brahmaputra, warning that an active fault line beneath the project could threaten its long-term structural stability.

WION Decodes | China's Brahmaputra mega dam under scanner after study warns of active fault line

China on Monday reiterated its plan to build the world's biggest dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet near the Indian border, saying the planned project has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on downstream countries&mdash;India and Bangladesh. 
The project, estimated to cost around $137 billion, is located in the ecologically fragile Himalayan region along a tectonic plate boundary where earthquakes occur frequently.
Chinese Foreign Ministry's new spokesman Guo Jiakun told a media briefing that the construction of the hydropower project&nbsp;over in the Yarlung Tsangpo River (the Tibetan name for Brahmaputra River) downstream has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on the ecological environment, geology and water resources of the downstream countries.
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On the contrary, it will be conducive to downstream disaster prevention and mitigation and response to climate change to a certain extent, he said, replying to a question that India has expressed its concerns over the dam and the issue figured in the Indian officials talks with the visiting and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
 Sullivan, currently visiting Delhi, held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday, broadly reviewing the trajectory of the India-US global strategic partnership in the last four years under the Biden administration.
 Sullivan is on a visit to India two weeks ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the US.
 Last month, China approved plans to build a dam over the Brahmaputra River called Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet, close to the Indian border.
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 As per the plan, the massive dam will be built at a huge gorge in the Himalayan reaches where the Brahmaputra makes a huge U-turn to flow into Arunachal Pradesh and then to Bangladesh.
 In its first reaction to the proposed dam on Jan 3, India urged China to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas.
 "We will continue to monitor and take necessary measures to protect our interests," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told media in Delhi.
 "As a lower riparian state with established user rights to the waters of the river, we have consistently expressed, through expert-level as well as diplomatic channels, our views and concerns to the Chinese side over mega projects on rivers in their territory," Jaiswal said.
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"These have been reiterated, along with the need for transparency and consultation with downstream countries, following the latest report," he said.
"The Chinese side has been urged to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas," he added.
On Dec 27, another Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, defended China&rsquo;s plan to build the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, saying the project will not negatively affect lower riparian states and that safety issues have been addressed through decades of studies.
"The project will not negatively affect the lower reaches," she said, referring to the concerns in India and Bangladesh, which are the lower riparian states.
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"China will continue to maintain communication with countries in the lower reaches through existing channels and step up cooperation on disaster prevention and relief for the benefit of the people by the river," she said.
She said China's hydropower development in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River aims to speed up the development of clean energy and respond to climate change and extreme hydrological disasters.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

World| The Brahmaputra dam project, estimated to cost around $137 billion, is located in the ecologically fragile Himalayan region along a tectonic plate boundary where earthquakes occur frequently.

China on Monday reiterated its plan to build the world's biggest dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet near the Indian border, saying the planned project has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on downstream countries—India and Bangladesh. The project, estimated to cost around $137 billion, is located in the ecologically fragile Himalayan region along a tectonic plate boundary where earthquakes occur frequently. Chinese Foreign Ministry's new spokesman Guo Jiakun told a media briefing that the construction of the hydropower project over in the Yarlung Tsangpo River (the Tibetan name for Brahmaputra River) downstream has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on the ecological environment, geology and water resources of the downstream countries. Also read: Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada Prime Minister, Liberal Party leader citing ‘internal battles’ On the contrary, it will be conducive to downstream disaster prevention and mitigation and response to climate change to a certain extent, he said, replying to a question that India has expressed its concerns over the dam and the issue figured in the Indian officials talks with the visiting and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Sullivan, currently visiting Delhi, held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday, broadly reviewing the trajectory of the India-US global strategic partnership in the last four years under the Biden administration. Sullivan is on a visit to India two weeks ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the US. Last month, China approved plans to build a dam over the Brahmaputra River called Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet, close to the Indian border. Also read: India reacts to China creating 'so-called counties', says lodged a 'solemn protest' with Chinese side As per the plan, the massive dam will be built at a huge gorge in the Himalayan reaches where the Brahmaputra makes a huge U-turn to flow into Arunachal Pradesh and then to Bangladesh. In its first reaction to the proposed dam on Jan 3, India urged China to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas. "We will continue to monitor and take necessary measures to protect our interests," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told media in Delhi. "As a lower riparian state with established user rights to the waters of the river, we have consistently expressed, through expert-level as well as diplomatic channels, our views and concerns to the Chinese side over mega projects on rivers in their territory," Jaiswal said. Also read: China approves world's largest dam on Brahmaputra river "These have been reiterated, along with the need for transparency and consultation with downstream countries, following the latest report," he said. "The Chinese side has been urged to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas," he added. On Dec 27, another Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, defended China’s plan to build the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, saying the project will not negatively affect lower riparian states and that safety issues have been addressed through decades of studies. "The project will not negatively affect the lower reaches," she said, referring to the concerns in India and Bangladesh, which are the lower riparian states. Also read: China can push ‘strategic flooding’ into India with proposed Brahmaputra Great Bend Dam, report warns "China will continue to maintain communication with countries in the lower reaches through existing channels and step up cooperation on disaster prevention and relief for the benefit of the people by the river," she said. She said China's hydropower development in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River aims to speed up the development of clean energy and respond to climate change and extreme hydrological disasters. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

China justifies move to build world’s biggest dam over Brahmaputra, says it won't affect water flow to India

Amidst the rising tensions between India and China, Beijing on Thursday (Dec 26) approved the construction of the world's largest dam, a colossal hydropower project, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border.&nbsp;
China-based Xinhua reported that it is said to be the planet's biggest infra project, costing USD 137 billion and potentially producing three times more energy than the Three Gorges Dam.&nbsp;
The major hydropower project is set to be built in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo, the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra River.&nbsp;
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According to the 2020 estimate provided by the Power Construction Corp of China, the dam could generate 300 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually.&nbsp;
Notably, the construction of Three Gorges was done by resettling 1.4 million people.&nbsp;
However, the authorities have not indicated yet how many people would be required to be displaced and how it would affect the local ecosystem.&nbsp;
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Moreover, the total investment in the dam could exceed USD 137 billion, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported.&nbsp;
The Brahmaputra dam was part of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 adopted by Plenum.&nbsp;
Concerns were raised in India, saying that this could help strengthen China's control of the water flow, its size, and its scale.&nbsp;
Moreover, it could further enable China to release large amounts of water flooding border areas in times of hostilities.&nbsp;
Notably, India is also building a dam over Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh. Earlier also, India and Bangladesh have raised concerns over the building of dam.&nbsp;
India raised concerns that such kinds of Chinese projects in the region could trigger flash floods or create water scarcity downstream.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

It is said to be the planet's biggest infra project, which will cost USD 137 billion and could produce three times more energy than the Three Gorges Dam

Amidst the rising tensions between India and China, Beijing on Thursday (Dec 26) approved the construction of the world's largest dam, a colossal hydropower project, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border. China-based Xinhua reported that it is said to be the planet's biggest infra project, costing USD 137 billion and potentially producing three times more energy than the Three Gorges Dam. The major hydropower project is set to be built in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo, the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra River. Also read: China can push ‘strategic flooding’ into India with proposed Brahmaputra Great Bend Dam, report warns According to the 2020 estimate provided by the Power Construction Corp of China, the dam could generate 300 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually. Notably, the construction of Three Gorges was done by resettling 1.4 million people. However, the authorities have not indicated yet how many people would be required to be displaced and how it would affect the local ecosystem. Also read: India, China discuss resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, direct flights on sidelines of G20 Summit Moreover, the total investment in the dam could exceed USD 137 billion, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported. The Brahmaputra dam was part of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 adopted by Plenum. Concerns were raised in India, saying that this could help strengthen China's control of the water flow, its size, and its scale. Moreover, it could further enable China to release large amounts of water flooding border areas in times of hostilities. Notably, India is also building a dam over Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh. Earlier also, India and Bangladesh have raised concerns over the building of dam. India raised concerns that such kinds of Chinese projects in the region could trigger flash floods or create water scarcity downstream. (With inputs from agencies)

China approves world's largest dam on Brahmaputra river

In its draft of the new five-year plan - China has approved dam projects on the Brahmaputra. The dams could be built on the lower reaches of the river on the Chinese side. WION's Palki tells you why India has reason to worry.

Gravitas: China wants to build dams on the Brahmaputra

India is considering a plan to build a 10 gigawatts (GW) hydropower project in a remote eastern state, an Indian official said on Tuesday, following reports that China could construct dams on a section of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-monsoon-season-china-begins-sharing-hydrological-data-for-brahmaputra-with-india-220218">Brahmaputra</a> river.

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The river, also known as the Yarlung Tsangbo in China, flows from Tibet into India's Arunachal Pradesh state and down through Assam to Bangladesh. Indian authorities are concerned Chinese projects could trigger flash floods or create water scarcity.

"The need of the hour is to have a big dam in Arunachal Pradesh to mitigate the adverse impact of the Chinese dam projects," T.S. Mehra, a senior official in India's federal water ministry, told Reuters.

"Our proposal is under consideration at the highest level in the government," Mehra said, adding the Indian plan would create a large water storage capacity to offset the impact of Chinese dams on flows.

Diplomatic relations between India and China are at a nadir, with troops locked in a border face-off in the western Himalayas for months.

Some analysts warned that damming the Brahmaputra could potentially develop into another flashpoint, as Beijing's dam building activities moved closer to the Indian border.

"India is facing China's terrestrial aggression in the Himalayas, maritime encroachments on its backyard and, as the latest news is a reminder, even water wars," Brahma Chellaney, a specialist on India-China ties, said in a tweet.

On Monday, Chinese state media reported the country could build up to 60 GW of hydropower capacity on a section of the Brahmaputra, citing a senior executive.

Yan Zhiyong, chairman of state-owned Power Construction Corporation of China, speaking at an industry conference, said plans to dam the river were a "historic opportunity".

"Formally, we are telling them (the Chinese) that any project you undertake, should not cause an adverse impact on India. They have given an assurance, but we don't know how long their assurance will last," Mehra said.

Hydro projects on Asia's great rivers have been a growing source of regional tensions in recent years. In Southeast Asia, China has faced accusations a series of dams it has built on the Mekong have worsened drought in downstream countries, which Beijing denies.

India would be concerned if the Chinese built a dam around a so-called "great bend", where the Yarlung curves southward before entering India and where the river gains substantial volume of water, said Sayanangshu Modak, a researcher at the New-Delhi based Observer Research Foundation think-tank.

This region, however, is also geologically unstable, making potential dam construction challenging, he said.

In Bangladesh, Sheikh Rokon, secretary general of environment campaigners Riverine People, said multilateral discussion should be held before China builds any dams.

"China's downstream neighbours have a legitimate cause for concern. Water flow will be disrupted," he said.

India is considering a plan to build a 10 gigawatts (GW) hydropower project in a remote eastern state, an Indian official said on Tuesday, following reports that China could construct dams on a section of the Brahmaputra river.

India is considering a plan to build a 10 gigawatts (GW) hydropower project in a remote eastern state, an Indian official said on Tuesday, following reports that China could construct dams on a section of the Brahmaputra river. Also Read: China prepares to build dam on Brahmaputra river in Tibet; India raises concern The river, also known as the Yarlung Tsangbo in China, flows from Tibet into India's Arunachal Pradesh state and down through Assam to Bangladesh. Indian authorities are concerned Chinese projects could trigger flash floods or create water scarcity. "The need of the hour is to have a big dam in Arunachal Pradesh to mitigate the adverse impact of the Chinese dam projects," T.S. Mehra, a senior official in India's federal water ministry, told Reuters. "Our proposal is under consideration at the highest level in the government," Mehra said, adding the Indian plan would create a large water storage capacity to offset the impact of Chinese dams on flows. Diplomatic relations between India and China are at a nadir, with troops locked in a border face-off in the western Himalayas for months. Some analysts warned that damming the Brahmaputra could potentially develop into another flashpoint, as Beijing's dam building activities moved closer to the Indian border. "India is facing China's terrestrial aggression in the Himalayas, maritime encroachments on its backyard and, as the latest news is a reminder, even water wars," Brahma Chellaney, a specialist on India-China ties, said in a tweet. On Monday, Chinese state media reported the country could build up to 60 GW of hydropower capacity on a section of the Brahmaputra, citing a senior executive. Yan Zhiyong, chairman of state-owned Power Construction Corporation of China, speaking at an industry conference, said plans to dam the river were a "historic opportunity". "Formally, we are telling them (the Chinese) that any project you undertake, should not cause an adverse impact on India. They have given an assurance, but we don't know how long their assurance will last," Mehra said. Hydro projects on Asia's great rivers have been a growing source of regional tensions in recent years. In Southeast Asia, China has faced accusations a series of dams it has built on the Mekong have worsened drought in downstream countries, which Beijing denies. India would be concerned if the Chinese built a dam around a so-called "great bend", where the Yarlung curves southward before entering India and where the river gains substantial volume of water, said Sayanangshu Modak, a researcher at the New-Delhi based Observer Research Foundation think-tank. This region, however, is also geologically unstable, making potential dam construction challenging, he said. In Bangladesh, Sheikh Rokon, secretary general of environment campaigners Riverine People, said multilateral discussion should be held before China builds any dams. "China's downstream neighbours have a legitimate cause for concern. Water flow will be disrupted," he said.

India plans dam on Brahmaputra to offset Chinese construction upstream

China is reportedly planning to construct a&nbsp;major hydropower project on Brahmaputra river in Tibet, official media sources have reported on Monday.

The proposal for this project was presented in the&nbsp;14th Five-Year Plan, and the construction will begin from next year. Talking about the project,&nbsp;Yan Zhiyong, chairman of the Power Construction Corp of China, said China will "implement hydropower exploitation in the downstream of the Yarlung Zangbo River" (the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra).

It is being constructed with the aim of&nbsp;maintaining water resources and domestic security, the Chinese government's mouthpiece Global Times reported.

Claiming it as a historic opportunity for the Chinese&nbsp;hydropower industry, Yan informed that the project was mentioned clearly in the 14th Five-Year Plan of the years 2021-2025, and its long-term goals through 2035 made by the Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC). "There is no parallel in history... it will be a historic opportunity for the Chinese hydropower industry," he claimed.

The details of this plan will, assumably, be released after the formal approval by the National People's Congress (NPC) — which may happen next year.

This project has raised concerns for the South Asian countries India and Bangladesh. The Indian government has urged China to keep the interests of the downstream areas and make sure that the&nbsp;trans-border rivers' usage rights are not harmed by the upstream areas. China, downplaying the importance of these concerns, has said it will keep in mind the anxieties and concerns raised by the South Asian countries.

Yan has claimed the project is important for&nbsp;environment, national security, living standards, energy and international cooperation.

According to reports, the mainstream of the Yarlung Zangbo River has the richest water resources in Tibet Autonomous Region, about 80 million kilowatt hours (kWh), while the 50-kilometer section of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon has 70 million kWh that could be developed with a 2,000-meter drop, which equals more than three Three Gorges power stations in Hubei province.

India will be keeping a close eye on this development and will raise concerns under the&nbsp;Expert Level Mechanism (ELM) which was established between the two countries in 2006.

(With inputs from agencies)

China is reportedly planning to construct a major hydropower project on Brahmaputra river in Tibet, official media sources have reported on Monday. The proposal for this project was presented in the 14th Five-Year Plan, and the construction will begin from next year.

China is reportedly planning to construct a major hydropower project on Brahmaputra river in Tibet, official media sources have reported on Monday. The proposal for this project was presented in the 14th Five-Year Plan, and the construction will begin from next year. Talking about the project, Yan Zhiyong, chairman of the Power Construction Corp of China, said China will "implement hydropower exploitation in the downstream of the Yarlung Zangbo River" (the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra). It is being constructed with the aim of maintaining water resources and domestic security, the Chinese government's mouthpiece Global Times reported. Claiming it as a historic opportunity for the Chinese hydropower industry, Yan informed that the project was mentioned clearly in the 14th Five-Year Plan of the years 2021-2025, and its long-term goals through 2035 made by the Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC). "There is no parallel in history... it will be a historic opportunity for the Chinese hydropower industry," he claimed. The details of this plan will, assumably, be released after the formal approval by the National People's Congress (NPC) — which may happen next year. This project has raised concerns for the South Asian countries India and Bangladesh. The Indian government has urged China to keep the interests of the downstream areas and make sure that the trans-border rivers' usage rights are not harmed by the upstream areas. China, downplaying the importance of these concerns, has said it will keep in mind the anxieties and concerns raised by the South Asian countries. Yan has claimed the project is important for environment, national security, living standards, energy and international cooperation. According to reports, the mainstream of the Yarlung Zangbo River has the richest water resources in Tibet Autonomous Region, about 80 million kilowatt hours (kWh), while the 50-kilometer section of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon has 70 million kWh that could be developed with a 2,000-meter drop, which equals more than three Three Gorges power stations in Hubei province. India will be keeping a close eye on this development and will raise concerns under the Expert Level Mechanism (ELM) which was established between the two countries in 2006. (With inputs from agencies)

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