China's Plan For Mega Dam In Tibet Raises Concern In India The structure will span the Brahmaputra River before the waterway leaves the Himalayas and flows into India, straddling the world's longest and deepest canyon at an altitude of more than 4,900 feet. Updated: April 11, 2021 9:14 am IST The river, known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, is also home to 2 other projects far upstream. Beijing: China is planning a mega dam in Tibet able to produce triple the electricity generated by the Three Gorges -- the world's largest power station -- stoking fears among environmentalists and in ...