Jiadhal River

The Jiadhal River is a northern sub-tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. The river originates from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh. The Jiadhali river flows through the Dhemaji district and takes the name of Kumotiya River from Gogamukh.The river finally joins Subansiri river, a major tributary of Brahmaputra River.[1] Jiadhal River is known as ‘Sorrow of Dhemaji’ for the heavy damage caused by annual flood and erosion.[2]

Jiadhal River
Kumotiya River
Native nameজিয়াধল নদী  (Assamese)
Location
StateAssam
Physical characteristics
SourceSub-Himalayan mountains, West Siang district
  locationArunachal Pradesh
MouthSubansiri River
Basin features
ProgressionJiadhal River-Kumotiya River (Jiadhal takes new name)-Subansiri River-Brahmaputra River

References

  1. "Rivers of Dhemaji and Dhakuakhana". Dhemaji district website, Government of Assam.
  2. "80-MW hydel project on Jiadhal river planned". The Sentinel. Retrieved 20 October 2016.


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