The Brahmaputra River

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The Brahmaputra River, traversing through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh, is nourished by numerous tributaries that play a crucial role in the region's ecology and economy. These tributaries are typically categorized based on the bank they join the Brahmaputra from: 

🌊 Major Tributaries of the Brahmaputra River

North Bank Tributaries (primarily from Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan):

Subansiri River: The largest tributary, originating in Tibet and entering India through Arunachal Pradesh. It is vital for hydroelectric projects and is currently experiencing severe erosion in Assam's Lakhimpur district due to heavy rainfall .

Kameng River (Jia Bharali): Originates in Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam, supporting agriculture and hydroelectric power generation. 

Manas River: Emerges from Bhutan, known for its rich biodiversity and the Manas National Park. 

Sankosh River: Flows from Bhutan into Assam, contributing to the Brahmaputra's volume. 

Lohit River: Originates in eastern Tibet, passing through Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra. 

Dibang River: Flows through Arunachal Pradesh, known for its pristine environment. 

Siang River: The main stem of the Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh before it enters Assam. 

Dhansiri (North): Flows through Nagaland and Assam, supporting local agriculture. 

Puthimari River: A smaller tributary contributing to the Brahmaputra's flow in Assam. 

Kulsi River: Originates from Meghalaya, known for being a habitat of the endangered South Asian river dolphin .


South Bank Tributaries (primarily from the hills of Meghalaya and Nagaland):

Teesta River: Originates in Sikkim, flows through West Bengal and Bangladesh, joining the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh. 

Kopili River: Flows through Meghalaya and Assam, significant for hydroelectric power and irrigation. 

Dhansiri (South): Flows through Nagaland and Assam, supporting agriculture and biodiversity. 

Digaru River: A tributary contributing to the Brahmaputra's flow in Assam. 

Dudhnai River: Flows through Assam, supporting local agriculture. 

Krishna River: A smaller tributary in Assam. 

Champamati River: Flows through Bhutan and Assam, contributing to the Brahmaputra. 

Jinjiram River: Flows through Meghalaya and Assam, supporting agriculture and navigation. 

Pagladiya River: A seasonal river in Assam. 

Aie River: Flows through Bhutan and Assam, contributing to the Brahmaputra. 

Bhogdoi River: Flows through Assam, supporting local agriculture. 

Sessa River Flooding: The Sessa River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, has caused significant flooding in Assam's Lakhimpur district. Heavy pre-monsoon rains led to the river washing away a 70-meter stretch of the Hawajan-Simaluguri road, isolating at least 12 villages and damaging homes and crops .

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