‘Rising runoff, flood risks’: Fresh warning over China’s mega Brahmaputra dam

Chinese researchers highlight potential increases in runoff and flood risks for the Brahmaputra River this century. Their study uses tree-ring data to model future climate scenarios affecting runoff. The implications of the $168 billion mega dam project in Tibet raise concerns for downstream countries like India and Bangladesh. Researchers urge careful planning of water-resource infrastructure to mitigate risks associated with international river management.