{"id":9522,"date":"2025-10-10T11:54:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T11:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/?p=9522"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:06:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:06:26","slug":"brahmaputra-river-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Brahmaputra River System: Origin, Course &amp; Tributaries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Brahmaputra River System <\/strong>is a major river system originating from the Tibetan Plateau and flowing through the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent. Its significance lies in its role in supporting millions of people by providing water for agriculture, drinking, and maintaining diverse ecosystems. This article aims to study in detail the origin, course, and tributaries of the Brahmaputra River System.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#About_Brahmaputra_River_System\" title=\"About Brahmaputra River System\">About Brahmaputra River System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Origin_of_Brahmaputra_Basin\" title=\"Origin of Brahmaputra Basin\">Origin of Brahmaputra Basin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Course_of_Brahmaputra_Drainage_System\" title=\"Course of Brahmaputra Drainage System\">Course of Brahmaputra Drainage System<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Tributaries_of_Brahmaputra_River_System\" title=\"Tributaries of Brahmaputra River System\">Tributaries of Brahmaputra River System<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Left_Bank_Tributaries_of_Brahmaputra_River\" title=\"Left Bank Tributaries of Brahmaputra River\">Left Bank Tributaries of Brahmaputra River<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Lohit_River\" title=\"Lohit River\">Lohit River<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Right_Bank_Tributaries_of_Brahmaputra_River\" title=\"Right Bank Tributaries of Brahmaputra River\">Right Bank Tributaries of Brahmaputra River<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Subansiri_River\" title=\"Subansiri River\">Subansiri River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Kameng_River\" title=\"Kameng River\">Kameng River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Manas_River\" title=\"Manas River\">Manas River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Sankosh_River\" title=\"Sankosh River\">Sankosh River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Tista_River\" title=\"Tista River\">Tista River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Dibang_River\" title=\"Dibang River\">Dibang River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Kopili_River\" title=\"Kopili River\">Kopili River<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Different_Names_of_Brahmaputra_River\" title=\"Different Names of Brahmaputra River\">Different Names of Brahmaputra River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#States_through_which_Brahmaputra_River_Flows\" title=\"States through which Brahmaputra River Flows\">States through which Brahmaputra River Flows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Cities_Located_on_Brahmaputra_River\" title=\"Cities Located on Brahmaputra River\">Cities Located on Brahmaputra River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Hydel_Power_Projects_on_Brahmaputra_Basin\" title=\"Hydel Power Projects on Brahmaputra Basin\">Hydel Power Projects on Brahmaputra Basin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Why_is_Brahmaputra_known_as_the_Red_River\" title=\"Why is Brahmaputra known as the Red River?\">Why is Brahmaputra known as the Red River?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#How_many_tributaries_of_Brahmaputra_River_System_are_there\" title=\"How many tributaries of Brahmaputra River System are there?\">How many tributaries of Brahmaputra River System are there?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/brahmaputra-river-system\/#Brahmaputra_river_flows_through_which_states_of_India\" title=\"Brahmaputra river flows through which states of India?\">Brahmaputra river flows through which states of India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-446e5ca8ad1b9c494aff386d7b252be8\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Brahmaputra_River_System\"><\/span><strong>About Brahmaputra River System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Brahmaputra River System is a vital component of the Himalayan Drainage System, one of the three major river basins in the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Brahmaputra River, along with its numerous tributaries, flows through the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent, significantly shaping the landscape and supporting diverse ecosystems along its course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stretching over 2,900 kilometres, the Brahmaputra is one of the longest rivers in Asia and plays a crucial role in the hydrology and agriculture of the areas it traverses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-01b5d63f487f85bb499a805c985ca18b\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin_of_Brahmaputra_Basin\"><\/span><strong>Origin of Brahmaputra Basin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Brahmaputra (meaning the Son of Brahma) or Brahmaputra river originates from the Chemayungdung glacier in southwestern Tibet.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Its source is very close to the sources of Indus and Satluj.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Despite its exceptionally high altitude, the Tsangpo River maintains a gentle slope.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It flows sluggishly and features a wide navigable channel for approximately 640 kilometres.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-3.png\" alt=\"origin of brahmaputra river system\" class=\"wp-image-9530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-3.png 478w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-3-328x258.png 328w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-3-150x118.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Note: Brahmaputra river system diagram is given above.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Course_of_Brahmaputra_Drainage_System\"><\/span><strong>Course of Brahmaputra Drainage System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The river, known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in southern Tibet, flows through dramatic gorges in the Himalayas and enters Arunachal Pradesh, where it is called the Dihang.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just west of Sadiya, the Dihang veers southwest and is joined by the Lohit and Dibang rivers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After their confluence, the river takes on the name Brahmaputra or tsangpo river in india also called Brahmaputra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It continues through Bangladesh as the Jamuna, eventually merging with the Ganga to create the expansive Sundarbans delta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Note:<\/strong> The biggest and smallest river islands in the world, Majuli and Umananda, are in the Brahmaputra River in the state of Assam or called assam river.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb37f14898c746ffe3edae816b7ac7e6\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tributaries_of_Brahmaputra_River_System\"><\/span><strong>Tributaries of Brahmaputra River System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The major Brahmaputra river tributaries are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b16a03f5381c93997aebdec17ab24f13\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Left_Bank_Tributaries_of_Brahmaputra_River\"><\/span><strong>Left Bank Tributaries of Brahmaputra River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The left bank tributaries of the river system of the Brahmaputra basin are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lhasa River,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nyang River,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parlung Zangbo River,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lohit River,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dhanashri River, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kolong River.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Some important tributaries of the <strong>Brahmaputra River Basin<\/strong> have been discussed in detail in the section that follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lohit_River\"><\/span><strong>Lohit River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Lohit River originates in eastern Tibet and travels through the Mishmi Hills to <strong>join the Siang at the head of the Brahmaputra Valley.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Lohit Valley<\/strong> is densely forested and features a mix of <strong>alpine and subtropical vegetation.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is also <strong>home to a diverse range of medicinal plants.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2142156e957caf42a694e571b5cb4bfc\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Right_Bank_Tributaries_of_Brahmaputra_River\"><\/span><strong>Right Bank Tributaries of Brahmaputra River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The right bank tributaries are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kameng River,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manas River,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beki River,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raidak River,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jaldhaka River,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teesta River, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subansiri River<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some important tributaries of the <strong>Brahmaputra River System<\/strong> have been discussed in detail in the section that follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subansiri_River\"><\/span><strong>Subansiri River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Subansiri River, known as the <strong>Gold River<\/strong> due to its renowned gold dust, flows through the <strong>Lower Subansiri District in Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This fast-moving river is also popular for its excellent kayaking opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kameng_River\"><\/span><strong>Kameng River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Kameng River originates in the <strong>Tawang district<\/strong> of the eastern Himalayan mountains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It flows through the <strong>West Kameng District in Arunachal Pradesh <\/strong>and the Sonitpur District in Assam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The river is close to the<strong> Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> and Kaziranga National Park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manas_River\"><\/span><strong>Manas River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Manas River is a transboundary river that flows through the Himalayan foothills, straddling southern Bhutan and India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Originating in Bhutan, it traverses Assam before merging with the Brahmaputra River at Jogighopa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The river valley encompasses two significant protected areas:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the <strong>Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the adjoining <strong>Manas Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sankosh_River\"><\/span><strong>Sankosh River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The river originates in northern Bhutan and flows into the <strong>Brahmaputra River in Assam.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its upper catchment area is glaciated, while its middle and lower courses traverse <strong>V-shaped valleys<\/strong> carved by flowing water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The entire catchment area is <strong>densely forested.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tista_River\"><\/span><strong>Tista River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The river begins at <strong>Tso Lhamo Lake in North Sikkim, <\/strong>situated in the Himalayas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Rangeet River,<\/strong> a major tributary, converges with the Teesta River at a location known as Tribeni.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dibang_River\"><\/span><strong>Dibang River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Dibang River <\/strong>springs from the snow-clad southern slopes of the Himalayas near the Tibet border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It flows out of the hills and into the plains near <strong>Nizamghat in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The upper reaches of the Dibang River are flanked by the <strong>Mishmi Hills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kopili_River\"><\/span><strong>Kopili River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Kopili River is an interstate river in Northeast India, flowing through <strong>Meghalaya and Assam.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is the <strong>largest south-bank tributary<\/strong> of the Brahmaputra in Assam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The riverbed is home to the rare plant species <strong>Carissa kopilii,<\/strong> threatened by a hydroelectric project and acidic water resulting from upstream coal mining in Meghalaya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac6fcc19c3d106fae0912b50a9574767\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Names_of_Brahmaputra_River\"><\/span><strong>Different Names of Brahmaputra River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Region<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Name<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tibet<\/strong><\/td><td>Tsangpo (meaning \u2018The Purifier\u2019)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>China<\/strong><\/td><td>Yarlung Zangbo, Jiangin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assam Valley<\/strong><\/td><td>Dihang or Siang,&nbsp;South of Sadiya: Brahmaputra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Bangladesh<\/strong><\/td><td>Jamuna River<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Padma River: Combined Waters of Ganga and Brahmaputra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meghana: From the confluence of Padma and Meghna&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0abcc46ba4cb86fc7ced175bb9334cc7\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"States_through_which_Brahmaputra_River_Flows\"><\/span><strong>States through which Brahmaputra River Flows<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brahmaputra River in India<\/strong> flows through the states of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arunachal Pradesh,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assam,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meghalaya,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nagaland,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>West Bengal, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sikkim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4bff8b6415c36fc018e2ba7b396c562e\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cities_Located_on_Brahmaputra_River\"><\/span><strong>Cities Located on Brahmaputra River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cities situated on the banks of the river Brahmaputra are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dibrugarh,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pasighat,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neamati,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tezpur, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guwahati is the important urban centre on the river.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-2.png\" alt=\"cities located on brahmaputra river\" class=\"wp-image-9531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-2.png 288w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-2-274x258.png 274w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-2-150x141.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ee4b0229795e97393f2d76220b19c21\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydel_Power_Projects_on_Brahmaputra_Basin\"><\/span><strong>Hydel Power Projects on Brahmaputra Basin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><thead><tr><th><strong>States<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Hydel Power Projects<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/td><td>Tawang, Subansiri, Ranganadi, Paki, Papumpap, Dhinkrong, Upper Lohit, Damway, Kameng<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sikkim<\/strong><\/td><td>Rangit Hydel Power Project, Tista Hydel Power Project.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assam<\/strong><\/td><td>Kopili Hydel Power Project<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Meghalaya<\/strong><\/td><td>New Umtru Hydel Power Project<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nagaland<\/strong><\/td><td>Doyang Hydel Power Project<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manipur<\/strong><\/td><td>Loktak Hydel Power Project Tipaimukh Hydel Power Project<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mizoram<\/strong><\/td><td>Tuibai Hydel Power Project, Tuirial Hydel Power Project, Dhaleshwari Hydel Power Project<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ba26816a4b696f5145417d32f4818fd\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Brahmaputra River basin<\/strong> and its extensive network of tributaries, diverse ecosystems, and significant cultural heritage underscore its importance. However, the river system faces numerous challenges, including environmental degradation, climate change, and developmental pressures. Addressing these issues requires concerted efforts from governments, communities, and international stakeholders to ensure the sustainable management and preservation of the Brahmaputra River System for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36e582f5505cc73c4cdb9700b969ac3b\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1721734624393\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Brahmaputra_known_as_the_Red_River\"><\/span>Why is Brahmaputra known as the Red River?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Brahmaputra is often referred to as the &#8220;Red River&#8221; due to the high sediment load it carries, particularly during the monsoon season.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760182133242\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_tributaries_of_Brahmaputra_River_System_are_there\"><\/span>How many tributaries of Brahmaputra River System are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Brahmaputra River System has around 33 major tributaries\u2014about 20 on its north bank and 13 on its south bank during its course through Assam, but the total system, considering all minor and major tributaries across its complete basin in India, China, and Bangladesh, includes over 40 distinct rivers and streams.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760182205795\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brahmaputra_river_flows_through_which_states_of_India\"><\/span>Brahmaputra river flows through which states of India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Brahmaputra river flows through Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, West Bengal, and Sikkim in India, supporting diverse ecosystems and vital water resources across these states.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Brahmaputra River System is a major river system originating from the Tibetan Plateau and flowing through the northeastern..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":22445,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,832],"tags":[73],"class_list":["post-9522","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-geography","category-indian-geography","tag-gs-1"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9522"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9522\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22460,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9522\/revisions\/22460"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}