As China formally began construction of a dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, closer to the Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh, the river is back in the spotlight. Let's understand this key UPSC geography current affairs topic by connecting it with your syllabus in a simple way.

Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressed concerns regarding China's Brahmaputra dam project, stating there's no immediate cause for alarm as the river's flow relies on multiple sources,

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma downplays immediate concerns over China's massive Brahmaputra dam, emphasising ongoing diplomatic efforts and the river's multiple water sources.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed some reassurance about China's construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra, emphasizing the river's diverse water sources. While the dam raises concerns for India and Bangladesh,

Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Sarma said the Brahmaputra receives most of its water from Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh, and rainfall within Assam.

As China pushes ahead with its ambitious plan to build a $16.7 billion mega-dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo - known as the Brahmaputra in India - concerns have inevitably surged about the possible downstre

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the exact impact of the massive dam is not properly known as different theories are being floated.

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China's construction of a $167-billion dam on the Brahmaputra near Arunachal border has sparked concerns, with India warning of strategic and ecological fallout.