Summary
The dam could change how clear the water is and how fast it moves.
A rare bird called the white‑bellied heron could disappear.
Scientists say the bird has been in danger for many years.
Key Points
4 points1
A dam is planned for the Lohit River area.
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The dam may change water clarity and flow.
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The white‑bellied heron is a very rare bird.
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The bird could become extinct if its home is lost.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsdam
A big wall that holds back water to make a lake.
Lohit River
A large river in the northeast part of India.
water clarity
How clear or cloudy the water looks.
flow
The way water moves in a river.
extinct
When a kind of animal or plant disappears forever.
critically endangered
A very serious danger of disappearing.
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