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  1. Upstream dam construction in Arunachal Pradesh is impacting downstream interests, involving China.

India and China pursue massive hydropower projects amid transboundary water concerns

4 reports, 3 independent Updated Sep 11
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China is constructing the world's largest hydropower installation in Tibet's Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, a $167 billion project with a 70 gigawatt capacity. This construction has prompted India to propose an 11,000-megawatt dam on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh. The Indian project aims to secure water rights and mitigate seasonal floods, but it remains stalled due to concerns over the displacement of local tribes.

From yahoo.com, thehindu.com

Why it matters

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The race to control the Siang River's waters is driven by massive hydro-engineering projects executed by China in Tibet. These upstream projects give Beijing substantial control over transboundary water flows, posing risks of flow disruption or catastrophic artificial floods to downstream regions like Assam.

Upstream dam construction in Arunachal Pradesh is impacting downstream interests, involving China.

From thehindu.com

Who's involved

  • IndiaHas prioritized the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) to counter upstream threats.
  • Arunachal PradeshIs the region where India plans the 11,000-megawatt dam on the Siang River.
  • BeijingIts capital city, through which China executes its national policies.
  • ChinaIs executing large-scale hydro-engineering projects in Tibet, giving it control over transboundary water flows.
  • AssamIs a downstream state facing risks of catastrophic floods from upstream water releases.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • IndiaSpeculative

    Geopolitical dependency risk may force India to increase investment in a massive counter-dam project.

  • central governmentSpeculative

    The central government might increase funding and approval for the massive SUMP infrastructure project due to geopolitical threats.

How it developed

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  1. A fact-finding committee led by Bosiram Siram examined hydropower projects within the state of Arunachal Pradesh.Sub-event
  2. China denies that its large-scale hydropower projects are linked to the recent flood events.Sub-event
  3. Dam construction risks intensifying monsoon flooding in Assam.Sub-event
  4. India plans a dam as a buffer while scientific warnings surface about related Chinese projects.1 source
  5. China is building the world's largest hydropower project in Tibet, impacting downstream flow to India and Bangladesh.Sub-event
  6. Government body approves a new hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh.Sub-event
  7. Dam plans in Arunachal Pradesh and hydro-engineering in Tibet are underway.1 source

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