China's Premier Li Qiang announced the start of construction on the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, aiming to expand renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and stimulate the economy. The dam is expected to produce 300 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually, primarily for regional consumption. India and Bangladesh have expressed concerns over the dam's impact on millions of downstream users. NGOs have also raised alarms regarding potential irreversible ecological harm to the sensitive region surrounding the Tibetan Plateau.
China aims to construct the largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river to expand renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and achieve economic growth in Tibet.
The dam will consist of five cascade hydropower stations generating 300 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually, enough to satisfy the consumption of the UK.
India and Bangladesh are concerned about the dam's effects on downstream water supply and agriculture, emphasizing the need to monitor China's actions and protect their interests.
NGOs warn of potential irreversible damage to the ecologically sensitive plateau, raising alarms about the environmental impact of the dam project.
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