{
  "id": 5826018,
  "title": "China to proceed with Brahmaputra mega dam despite new concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/china-to-proceed-with-brahmaputra-mega-dam-despite-new-concerns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T19:35:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-to-proceed-with-brahmaputra-mega-dam-despite-new-concerns/article71432282.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "China is set to proceed with the construction of a mega dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo, also known as the Brahmaputra River, despite new concerns arising from a glacial collapse along the Nepal-China border. The dam, referred to as the Yarlung Zangbo Lower Reaches Hydropower Project, is part of China's 15th Five-Year Plan for renewable energy, which prioritizes the advancement of major projects. China's Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing visited Nyingchi in Tibet, near the border, in April 2026 and emphasized the importance of the project, stating that the government would prioritize quality and safety in its construction. The project, which has an estimated investment of 1.2 trillion Yuan (around ₹14 lakh crore), will involve the construction of five power stations and a reservoir, with Chinese analysts projecting an installed capacity of 60 GW and power generation of 300 billion kilowatt-hours annually.",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}