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The Brahmaputra River is flowing through the Himalayas, traversing multiple countries. Originating in Kailash Range in Tibet, the river enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and flowing through the state of Assam, the river enters Bangladesh and finally empties into Bay of Bengal. The Brahmaputra river is joined by many tributaries from north and south banks such as Siang, Teesta, Manas, Subansiri, Lohit, Dhanasiri and many others. The river holds immense significance for the geography and ecology of the region supporting plethora of flora and fauna along with its agricultural and economic utility. However, river is facing challenges like erosion, frequent flooding and siltation. There is need to preserve the river for the future generations.
The Brahmaputra River originates from the Angsi Glacier in the Himalayas, located in Tibet (China). Before entering India, the river is known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet.
Left bank tributaries of Brahmaputra river : Lohit river, Dibang river, Subansiri river, Dhansiri river, Kopili river and Teesta river.
Right bank tributaries of Brahmaputra river : Kamek river, Manas river, Torsa River, Raidak river, Jaldhaka river, Sankosh river and Gadadhar river.
Brahmaputra river is prone to flooding due to factors such as intense monsoon rains, especially in Assam and the eastern Himalayas, melting glaciers from the Himalayas in the summer season, large amount of sediments present in river raises the riverbed over time and reduce its capacity to hold water, leading to floods.
The Brahmaputra River is a transboundary river in Asia, flowing through the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, India and Bangladesh. The river originates from Chemayungdung glacier near Manasarovar Lake near Mount Kailash in Tibet. Here it is called as Yarlung Tsangpo. As it approaches east breaking through Himalayas, it gains strength and enters India through Arunachal Pradesh as Dihang River after carving out a deep gorge near Namcha Barwa. Flowing through Assam, the river receives many tributaries along its journey and enters Bangladesh as Jamuna. It merges with Ganges and becomes Meghna and finally drains into Bay of Bengal.
Lives of millions of people living in India and Bangladesh are dependent on the river and its tributaries. It is a source of great spiritual and cultural significance. The associated countries must expeditiously evolve mechanisms to control the flood and bank erosion. It is essential to take measures to protect such a vital river system from degradation and preserving this majestic river and securing its invaluable contributions for current and future generations.
Tributary River | Main River | |
---|---|---|
1. | Chambal | Narmada |
2. | Sone | Yamuna |
3. | Manas | Brahmaputra |
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