Thirsty South Asia's river rifts threaten 'water wars'

KANZALWAN: As the silver waters of the Kishanganga rush through this north Kashmir valley, Indian labourers are hard at work on a hydropower project that will dam the river just before it flows across one of the world's most heavily militarised borders into Pakistan.The hum of excavators echoes through the pine-covered valley, clearing masses of soil and boulders, while army trucks crawl through the steep Himalayan mountain passes.The 330MW dam is a symbol of India's growing focus on hydropower ... more

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