China's Yarlung Tsangpo Dam Raises Water Security Concerns for India
Recent devastating floods in Nepal have underscored the fragility of Himalayan ecosystems and the potential for cascading disasters across the region. China's ambitious dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river is drawing scrutiny over its location in a geologically unstable zone prone to seismic activity and landslides. Chinese scientists themselves have flagged concerns about the structural and environmental risks associated with the project. The dam's operation could significantly alter downstream river flows, posing serious water security challenges for India. India now faces the complex task of managing overlapping risks arising from large-scale infrastructure projects, climate change, and sensitive border geography.
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