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| *The Assam Rivers Network Map showing the River Flowing in and out of Assam. | Disclaimer |
The state of Assam has an extensive river structure. The major important rivers of Assam are the Brahmaputra River, the Kusiyara River and the Barak River.
Additional tributaries also flow from these rivers. All rivers in Assam are prone to floods because they receive heavy rainfalls within a short period of time. The rivers collect tremendous amounts of mud and debris, thus raising the river bed levels making it difficult for the main channel to handle vast volumes of water during the rainfalls.
The Brahmaputra is the main river and the life line of Assam; it has thirteen tributaries. In rivers in Assam are of immense importance as they supply water for drinking, water for irrigation, food, livelihood, etc. The rivers also act as waterways which are used to transport commodities and livestock and helps in communication too.
Some of the other important rivers in Assam are as follows: Bhoroli River, Bhorolu River, Dhansiri River, Dihing River, Gabhoru River, Manas River, Subansiri River, Katakhal River, Jatingha River, Longai River, Kushiara River and Mothura River.
Last Updated on : 07/26/2012
Additional tributaries also flow from these rivers. All rivers in Assam are prone to floods because they receive heavy rainfalls within a short period of time. The rivers collect tremendous amounts of mud and debris, thus raising the river bed levels making it difficult for the main channel to handle vast volumes of water during the rainfalls.
The Brahmaputra is the main river and the life line of Assam; it has thirteen tributaries. In rivers in Assam are of immense importance as they supply water for drinking, water for irrigation, food, livelihood, etc. The rivers also act as waterways which are used to transport commodities and livestock and helps in communication too.
Some of the other important rivers in Assam are as follows: Bhoroli River, Bhorolu River, Dhansiri River, Dihing River, Gabhoru River, Manas River, Subansiri River, Katakhal River, Jatingha River, Longai River, Kushiara River and Mothura River.
Last Updated on : 07/26/2012
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