Conflict over the Ganges Flashcards
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Q
How has management of the Ganges led to increasing tension between India and Bangladesh?
A
Low river flows in downstream Bangladesh have been blamed on deforestation in the Indian Himalayas.
In 1972, the Farakka Barrage was constructed. This enabled India to diver 10% of The Ganges’ flow to Calcutta - reducing Bangladesh’s supply.