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Bangladesh Approves Padma Barrage for Water Security Why in the News ? Bangladesh has approved the ambitious Padma Barrage Project on the Padma River (Ganga in Bangladesh) to address water scarcity and improve irrigation in its southwest region, while also reigniting debates over large-scale river engineering, environmental clearances, and ecological sustainability. Padma Barrage: Objectives and …
Read MoreChina’s Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Raises Strategic Concerns Why in the News? China has started building a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra) near Arunachal Pradesh. With a 60,000 MW capacity, this $167.8-billion mega dam has triggered concerns in India over water flow, ecological impact, and strategic risks. Strategic and Environmental Concerns …
Read MoreChina Begins Construction of Mega Hydropower Dam on Brahmaputra in Tibet 📍 Location: Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region 🏞 River: Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo in China) Key Highlights China has officially commenced construction of a massive hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo) in Nyingchi, close to the India-Tibet border in Arunachal Pradesh, stirring concerns …
Read MoreImpact of Chinese Dams on Brahmaputra River Flow Why in the News? Concerns have resurfaced over China’s proposed Medog hydropower project near the Great Bend of the Brahmaputra river system. This massive Brahmaputra dam China project has reignited discussions about water security and transboundary rivers between China and India. Amid fears of reduced downstream flow, …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., GS 3 : Climate Change and its effects. Focus: Worsening water deficit in South India’s reservoirs, emphasizing the imminent water crisis. Urgency of Water Stress Mitigation: Hotter Summers and Longer Heatwaves: Predictions by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicate an increase …
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