Siang hydropower project to regulate water storage and mitigate floods: Arunachal Deputy CM

The Siang hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh aims to regulate water storage and reduce flood risk in the region, according to the state's Deputy Chief Minister. The project is expected to help manage seasonal water flow variations in the Siang river basin.

The initiative forms part of efforts to harness hydroelectric potential while addressing water management challenges in the northeastern state. Officials have emphasized the dual benefit of electricity generation and disaster mitigation through improved water storage capacity.