The fight over Asia's rivers: China and India rush to build mega-dams

India and China are racing to build mega-dams along major rivers that would massively affect water supplies to both countries. The source of that water is a glacier in Tibet, which supplies millions of people with water downstream - and there are high political and economic stakes. Story by Monte Francis.

Aug 29, 2025 - 00:29
The fight over Asia's rivers: China and India rush to build mega-dams
India and China are racing to build mega-dams along major rivers that would massively affect water supplies to both countries. The source of that water is a glacier in Tibet, which supplies millions of people with water downstream - and there are high political and economic stakes. Story by Monte Francis.