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Construction of mega dams on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
The dams threaten to displace indigenous communities, submerge agricultural land, and harm delicate ecosystems
Activists argue that the dams could lead to artificial floods and ecological damage
China plans to build a 60,000-MW hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River.
The proposed project has led to renewed interest in the Siang River in India.
The Siang River, also known as the Dihang River, is a major river in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
It's part of the Brahmaputra River, which also flows through Bangladesh and Southwestern China.
The Siang River originates in Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo, then descends through the eastern Himalayas and enters Arunachal Pradesh.
It flows more than 1,000 kilometers eastward, eventually forming a horseshoe bend around Namcha Barwa peak.
The river then winds through valleys and rugged terrain, providing views and opportunities for adventure sports like rafting, camping, and angling.
The Siang River is also a lifeline for the tribal hamlets that live along its banks
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