Meghalaya’s Hydropower Cascade Raises New Transboundary Water Risks for Bangladesh
According to The Diplomat, Meghalaya is advancing multiple hydropower projects on the Myntdu and Kynshi rivers that flow into Bangladesh, reviving a sensitive transboundary water issue beyond the longstanding Teesta dispute. The cumulative effects of cascading run-of-the-river projects—on flow timing, sediment dynamics, and disaster vulnerability—could elevate bilateral friction and downstream livelihood risks.