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China Starts Mega Dam Project Near Indian Border, India's Northeast on Alert
🗓 17 Jun 2026, 11:34 AM
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China has commenced construction on the world's largest dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, situated approximately 50 kilometers from the Indian border. This development has amplified concerns regarding its potential implications for downstream areas in India's Northeast.
Beijing has officially launched construction work on what is set to be the world's largest dam. The ambitious project is underway on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet.
The dam's location is particularly significant, being situated only about 50 kilometers from the border with India. This proximity has led to heightened concerns among Indian authorities and residents regarding the potential downstream effects.
Intelligence sources have reportedly confirmed the commencement of the project. The scale of the dam and its placement raise questions about the future water security and environmental stability of India's northeastern states, which rely on the river's flow.
The dam's location is particularly significant, being situated only about 50 kilometers from the border with India. This proximity has led to heightened concerns among Indian authorities and residents regarding the potential downstream effects.
Intelligence sources have reportedly confirmed the commencement of the project. The scale of the dam and its placement raise questions about the future water security and environmental stability of India's northeastern states, which rely on the river's flow.