China’s reported construction of a massive dam in the Himalayan region has raised serious environmental, geopolitical, and security concerns. Often described as the Great Himalayan Dam, the project remains shrouded in secrecy while experts warn of far-reaching risks for downstream countries.
A Project Wrapped in Secrecy
These rivers flow into several South Asian nations, making the project strategically sensitive.Because of the lack of transparency, neighboring countries and environmental experts struggle to assess the dam’s true scale, purpose, and long-term impact.
The Himalayas rank among the world’s most seismically active and environmentally fragile regions. Therefore, large-scale infrastructure projects pose heightened risks.

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