China claims its world's biggest dam over Brahmaputra ... - India TV News
2 days ago · Beijing: China on Monday reiterated its plan to build the world's biggest dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet near the Indian border, saying the planned project has gone through rigorous ...
China Dam On Brahmaputra Will Make Ecosystem Fragile, Warns Assam …
6 days ago · Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has flagged concerns over China's proposed dam on the Brahmaputra in Tibet, saying the project will make the entire ecosystem fragile and dry. He also said the dam will make Assam depend on rainwater from Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan.
Shifting Shores: The Fragile Ecosystem of Brahmaputra River …
6 days ago · The Brahmaputra River, one of the largest rivers in the world, flows through the state of Assam in India and supports a unique and dynamic river island system.The Brahmaputra River islands, also known as "chars," are temporary or seasonal landforms that are created and destroyed by the river's constantly changing course.
'Dam Over Brahmaputra Won't Impact Water Flows To India
2 days ago · Last month, China approved plans to build a dam over the Brahmaputra River called Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet close to the Indian border. A section of the Yarlung Zangbo falls a dramatic 2,000 metres (6,561 feet) within a short span of 50 km (31 miles), offering huge hydropower potential as well as ...
"China's Planned Dam Will Make Brahmaputra Ecosystem …
6 days ago · China's plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra could make the entire ecosystem that depends on the river fragile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned on Wednesday, adding that ...
Assam CM raises alarm over China's Brahmaputra dam, warns of …
Jan 1, 2025 · Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has voiced serious concerns about China's proposed construction of a massive dam on the Brahmaputra River, highlighting its potential to devastate the ...
Assam: Brahmaputra crosses danger level in Dibrugarh ... - Sentinel Assam
Jul 1, 2024 · DIBRUGARH: The water level of the Brahmaputra river crossed the danger level in Dibrugarh with 105.78 metres on Sunday. The level is likely to rise further to 105.82 metres by evening, posing significant risks to low-lying areas.
Assam: Rise in Brahmaputra water level raises concern following ...
Jun 30, 2024 · Assam is dealing with severe flooding caused by heavy rains, affecting over 1.34 lakh people across seven districts. The Brahmaputra River's swelling has submerged crops and displaced thousands, with 32 fatalities reported. Relief efforts are underway with over 11,000 people housed in shelters.
Resigned to a fate of constant displacement, India's river islanders ...
May 22, 2024 · The 56-year-old farmer from northeastern India’s Assam state lives with his wife and son on Sandahkhaiti island on India’s Brahmaputra River. The island, like two thousand others on the river, floods with increasing ferocity and unpredictability as human-caused climate change makes rain heavier and more erratic in the region.
Assam: Rise in Brahmaputra water level raises concern ... - ANI News
Jun 30, 2024 · Assam is reeling under severe flooding as torrential rains over the past few days have caused the Brahmaputra River to swell, inundating large parts of the state.
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