{
  "id": 1161077,
  "title": "Myanmar to restart China-backed dam that could flood area size of Singapore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/myanmar-to-restart-china-backed-dam-that-could-flood-area-size-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T18:34:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/in-2011-myanmar-suspended-a-giant-china-backed-dam-after-public-outrage-it-now-plans-to-restart-a-project-that-could-flood-an-area-the-size-of-singapore/articleshow/133265904.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Myanmar has announced plans to resume the Myitsone hydropower project, valued at $3.6 billion, which has been inactive for 14 years. This China-supported initiative aims to provide essential electricity to the nation. However, challenges regarding environmental degradation and potential displacement for local communities raise serious concerns. Additionally, fears of earthquakes add a layer of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}