Chief Shekhar Gupta examines how the 2 lower riparian states face multiple risks from China's control of Brahmaputra's upper reaches.

China plans to build the world's largest dam over the Brahmaputra River, near the Indian border, claiming it will not negatively impact downstream countries. India and Bangladesh have expressed concerns.

India warned China of far-reaching consequences if it tried to build a dam on Brahmaputra River without consulting India, which has established rights on using waters of the river. | One of India's leading Digital News Agency offering Breaking News round the clock.

NEW DELHI, (ANI) – India has strongly urged China to ensure that its upstream activities on the Brahmaputra River do not adversely impact downstream states, following reports of a mega dam project under construction in the Tibet region.

China has reaffirmed its plans to construct the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border. Despite concerns from India and Bangladesh, China insists the dam will not harm downstream countries.

Concerns have been raised in India about the hydropower project enabling China to flood border areas during times of conflict.

Raising concern over China's proposed dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that if the dams come then the Brahmaputra ecosystem will become "fragile and dry.

Rajnath Singh assures India's vigilance over China's Brahmaputra dam plans, emphasises dialogue to safeguard interests. Highlights need for open regional communication

China reiterates its plan to build the world's biggest dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet. Says that the planned project near the Indian border has gone through rigorous scientific verification and that it will not have any negative impact on downstream countries.