China’s Planned Mega Dam Faces Fresh Questions After Nepal Tragedy
What Happened
Deadly flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, which have killed at least 95 people and left hundreds missing, have reignited concerns over China's expanding hydropower projects in Tibet. Attention has focused on Beijing's proposed 60,000-MW Medog Dam, which would be the world's largest hydropower project.
Key Takeaways
Experts warn that large-scale dam construction in the ecologically fragile Himalayas could increase risks related to earthquakes, landslides and downstream flooding, potentially affecting Nepal, India and Bangladesh.