China's $168 billion Brahmaputra dam project faces flood risks, warn researchers
- China is building a $168 billion hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet.
- Tree-ring records and climate data were used to reconstruct river flows from 1325 to 2020.
- The study projects annual river runoff could rise by 20% to 29% under future emissions scenarios.
- Increased runoff could raise high-flow and flood risks, highlighting the need for cross-border water planning.
Source: livemint.com
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