Question

Mention two disadvantages of constructing Tehri Dam.

Answer 1

The two disadvantages of constructing the Tehri Dam are loss of biodiversity in the catchment area and large-scale displacement of residents. When water from great heights made to fall on the blades of turbines it produces more electricity

• It is very costly to build a dam, the government needs to ensure strict regulations are followed and very high quality is established.
• In order to become profitable enough to compensate for the high construction costs, they must work for several years.
• It is important to evacuate people living in towns and villages in the surrounding area, in which there are risks of flooding. They are losing their farms.