Apprehension of dam construction on Brahmaputra by China

Dibrugarh: As the state prepares for the upcoming assembly elections, people of Assam have expressed their apprehension over reports of the Chinese government constructing a dam on the river Brahmaputra, which is considered the lifeline for the state.

While elections in Assam have always brought forth issues regarding flood and erosion, many in the Dibrugarh district are worried about China’s plans to build a dam on the river that flows through the region.

China is reportedly planning to construct a dam on the river Brahmaputra and a number of projects related to water conservation listed under China’s new five-year plan is going to be built very close to the border.

Asper data, the annual outflow of the Yarlung Tsangpo from China is less than that from India’s Brahmaputra. If China constructs dams, an aspect of concern is that the water supply will be affected in the north-east region of the country.