Why In The News?

• Excessive rainfall, caused by changing climate, has triggered unprecedented shifts in the course of the Jiadhal river.

About:

=> 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 Jiadhal river flows through the Dhemaji district of Assam and takes the name of Kumotiya River from Gogamukh.

=> The river finally joins Subansiri river, a major tributary of Brahmaputra River.

=> Jiadhal River is known as ‘Sorrow of Dhemaji’ for the heavy damage caused by annual flood and erosion.