55% of the world’s dams are in just four Asian countries. India alone has 4,407 large dams of which more than 1,000 would be 50 years or older by 2025, a new study has shown
Climate change likely accelerates the process of aging as the changing rainfall patterns and fluctuations mean that water inflows cannot be predicted and may be a lot different from their estimates…
Since decommissioning these dams may not be feasible,
timely assessments and safety reviews are important for the safety of these structures as well as of those who inhabit the areas downstream, experts tell us