Massive Dam Construction Sparks Environmental Concerns in Assam

The planned construction of the world's largest dam by China on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet raises environmental concerns in Assam, India. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed worries about the river's ecosystem. Both he and Arunachal Pradesh's Chief Minister have communicated these concerns to the Indian government.

China's approval to construct the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet has alarmed environmentalists and officials in Assam.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed concern over the project's potential to dry up riverbeds and weaken river systems, posing significant environmental risks.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has also addressed these serious concerns to the Indian government, urging action as the massive hydropower project gets underway near the Indian border.

(With inputs from agencies.)