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Oct 14, 2015

China operationalises Zam Hydropower Station on Brahmaputra in Tibet

 
 
 
China has operationalised the Zam Hydropower Station built on Brahmaputra River which has raised concerns in India over the likelihood of disrupting water supplies of River.
 
Key facts
  • The dam is considered to be the world’s highest-altitude hydropower station and largest of its kind.
  • Annually it will produce produces 2.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity.
  • The power station is located in the Gyaca County of Tibet and is considered as the largest in