Chinese dams in Tibet
China has been denying undertaking any dam construction activity
on the Brahmaputra. It was only in April 2010 that Yang Jiechi, Chinese Foreign
Minister, officially acknowledged the construction of Zangmu dam. Beijing gave
an assurance that being a “run of the river” project, it will not adversely
impact the flow downstream.
In 2005, the Pareechu episode, had resulted in flash floods in the Sutlej, causing extensive damage.
China is building a series of dams over the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo) in Tibet. At Zangmu, a 510 MW dam is already under construction and due for
completion by 2014.
According to latest reports, three more dams have been approved
for construction. Two of these dams, Dagu (640 MW) and Jiexu (capacity
unconfirmed) are 18 km and 11 km upstream of Zangmu, respectively. The third
one at Jiacha (320 MW), is downstream. These projects are likely to be
completed by 2015.
In 2005, the Pareechu episode, had resulted in flash floods in the Sutlej, causing extensive damage.
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