Project named 'project of the century' by Beijing, included in China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) for renewable energy
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China to proceed with Brahmaputra mega dam despite new concerns
China plans to proceed with a mega dam on the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet), included in its 15th Five-Year Plan for renewable energy. Dubbed the 'project of the century' by Beijing, it raises serious downstream concerns for India, especially after recent devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border. The project could alter water flow, increase flood risks, and impact agriculture and ecology in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. This development is critical for India-China transboundary water disputes and regional security.
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Dam to be built on Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra in Tibet) near the Great Bend in Medog County, Tibet Autonomous Region
India concerned over downstream impact on Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, especially after October 2024 flash floods in Nepal-China border region
No formal water-sharing treaty exists between India and China on Brahmaputra; only Expert Level Mechanism (ELM) and hydrological data sharing MoUs (2013, 2018)
Strategic implications: potential for water manipulation, flood weaponization, and ecological disruption in Northeast India
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