Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Expert Warns of China's Mega Dam Impacts on Assam, Bangladesh
China is building a massive dam that could cause problems for places downstream, like Assam and Bangladesh.
A scientist says this could lead to the riverbanks eroding, change the water underground, and mess up the weather.
The dam could also harm fish and the people who depend on them.
The scientist wants India and China to study the potential damage together.
The project is estimated to be nearly 60 times the capacity of India's largest dams.
A dam collapse triggered by an earthquake could unleash destruction similar to that of the catastrophic 1950 Assam earthquake.
Expert warns of potential environmental and geological dangers from China's mega dam project.
The 60,000 MW Medog Hydropower Project is under construction in Tibet.
Concerns include riverbank erosion, groundwater disruption, and altered monsoon patterns.
The project could impact Assam, Bangladesh, and the livelihoods of over two million fishermen.
A joint Indo-China Environmental Impact Assessment is called for to evaluate the project's consequences.
- Who
- Dr. Jogendranath Sharma, geologist, and the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum
- What
- Discussion on the potential impacts of China's Medog Hydropower Project.
- When
- Lecture held recently
- Where
- Dibrugarh Press Club, Assam
- Why
- To raise awareness about the environmental and geological risks associated with the dam.
Concerns of Experts
No opposing viewpoints
Environmental Impact
Concerns of Experts
Dam poses potential environmental risks, including riverbank erosion.
No opposing viewpoints
No opposing side's view provided in the article.
Climate Change
Concerns of Experts
Dam could alter monsoon patterns.
No opposing viewpoints
No opposing side's view provided in the article.
Livelihoods
Concerns of Experts
Project's impact on 2+ million fishermen.
No opposing viewpoints
No opposing side's view provided in the article.
- Project Name
- Medog Hydropower Project
- Location
- Medog county, Tibet
- Capacity
- 60,000 MW
- Concerned Regions
- Assam and Bangladesh
- Event Organizer
- Dibrugarh Press Club
- Speaker
- Dr. Jogendranath Sharma