…no sign of damage to buildings, however. “We haven’t heard any reports of casualties or damage,” said an official from Burma’s meteorological department based in the capital Naypyidaw. “So far…
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Govt says Tasang dam will benefit Burma
…forced relocation nonetheless. The Tasang hydropower project is the largest of six dam projects proposed for the Salween River. The dam is set to be located on the upper Salween…
Shan farmers dissatisfied with dam relocation site
Villagers in Paunglaung, located between Naypyidaw and Shan State, have said that a relocation project designed to make way for the Upper Paunglaung Dam is insufficient. Nearly 10,000 villagers from…
Swimming against the current
…one of the swimmers. The protestors are part of a group called the Irrawaddy Enthusiasts’ Network and are concerned that if operations resume at the Myitsone hydropower dam, irreparable damage…
DVB Debate: 'Who benefits when the rivers are dammed?'
On this week’s episode of DVB Debate, the panel questions just who stands to gain from the damming of Burma’s mighty rivers. Hydropower is the single largest source of energy…
India trade dampens Burma sanctions
…India, which is eyeing a US$5.6 billion investment in two major dam sites. Analysts have said the country is turning to Burma for its hydroelectric needs because of environmental and…