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Siyom River in Arunachal Pradesh
The Union Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee defers a proposed 1,000 MW dam on the Siyom River. The deferral is linked to concerns related to environmental flows.
Siyom River and Environmental Flow:
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| Environmental Flow | Environmental flow is the quantity, timing, and quality of water that must be released downstream from a dam to maintain river ecology. |
| Origin | The Siyom River originates near the India-China border. |
| Flow Direction | The Siyom River flows west to east within Arunachal Pradesh. |
| Drainage System | The Siyom River is a major right-bank tributary of the Siang River. |
| Siang River | Siang is the name of the Brahmaputra River before it enters Assam. |