Bhaduri, Rupam Barua, Anamika Viji, Sumit and Das, Partha Jyoti
Hydropower development in the Brahmaputra river basin: Navigating climate risks
- Economic & Political Weekly
- 60(40), Oct 4, 2025: p.21-23
The Brahmaputra river basin holds immense hydropower potential but faces climate risks, ecological uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions. China’s proposed Medog dam amplifies downstream vulnerabilities. Limited data-sharing and fragmented research hinder sustainable planning. This article underscores the urgent need for transboundary research and climate-informed hydropower governance.- Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/40/commentary/hydropower-development-brahmaputra-river-basin.html