Archive · 21 Jun 2025
India's Siang Dam to Counter China's Brahmaputra Project
China is planning a massive dam that could affect the Brahmaputra River in India.
India is responding by building its own dam, the Siang Upper project, on the Siang river, which is the same river.
This dam is intended to lessen the possible negative effects of the Chinese dam, like changes to water flow and potential floods.
While the Brahmaputra Board isn't directly studying the situation, the Indian government is aware and is examining how the Chinese dam might impact the region.
The Siang Upper project is expected to help manage the water and provide electricity.
India's Siang Upper project aims to mitigate impacts from China's planned dam.
China is planning a 60,000 MW dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river (Brahmaputra).
The Siang Upper project in Arunachal Pradesh will generate 11,000 MW of power.
The Brahmaputra Board is not conducting a study on the Chinese dam's impact.
The Indian government is studying the implications of China's dam.
- Who
- The Brahmaputra Board and the Indian government are involved. China is building the dam.
- What
- India is building the Siang Upper project to counter the impact of China's planned dam on the Brahmaputra River.
- When
- The Chinese dam was approved on December 25, 2024.
- Where
- The Siang Upper project is in Arunachal Pradesh, India. The Chinese dam is on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Medog county, China.
- Why
- The Siang Upper project aims to reduce potential negative impacts from the Chinese dam, such as altered water flow and flood risks.
India's View
China's View
Dam Impact
India's View
India views the Siang Upper project as a measure to address the potential impact of China's dam on the Brahmaputra River.
China's View
China has not released the details of the negative effect the dam may have on the region.
- Project Name
- Siang Upper project
- Location
- Arunachal Pradesh, India
- Power Generation (Siang)
- 11,000 MW
- China Dam Name
- Not specified
- China Dam Location
- Yarlung Tsangpo river, Medog county
- China Dam Power
- 60,000 MW
- China Dam Approval
- December 25, 2024