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China Has Constructed 30,000 High‑Risk Dams, Report Says
✍️ rediff.com
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 04:18 PM
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Rediff.com reports that China has built around 30,000 dams classified as high‑risk, prompting safety concerns.
A recent article on Rediff.com highlighted that China’s dam‑building programme has resulted in roughly 30,000 structures deemed high‑risk.
The high‑risk classification reflects concerns over design standards, aging infrastructure and the potential for catastrophic failure, especially in seismically active regions.
Experts warn that such a large number of vulnerable dams could threaten downstream communities, agriculture and ecosystems, urging stricter monitoring and reinforcement measures.
The figure underscores the scale of China’s water‑resource development, driven by hydroelectric power, irrigation and flood‑control projects across the country.
The high‑risk classification reflects concerns over design standards, aging infrastructure and the potential for catastrophic failure, especially in seismically active regions.
Experts warn that such a large number of vulnerable dams could threaten downstream communities, agriculture and ecosystems, urging stricter monitoring and reinforcement measures.
The figure underscores the scale of China’s water‑resource development, driven by hydroelectric power, irrigation and flood‑control projects across the country.