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    Which river is also known as 'sorrow of UP' ?

    Gomti

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    Ghaghra

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    Ramganga

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    Son

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    Ghaghra originates from mansarovar in tibet .

    Also known as karnali in Nepal.

    Ghaghara is a unique river with respect to fluctuation of discharge (Very high discharge during monsoon and very low discharge during dry season), high sediment load, and channel instability. It has higher discharge than the Ganga before its confluence near Maharajganj.

    Every year, in the time of monsoons, Ghaghra river floods adjacent areas causing severe destruction to mankind, crops, and livestock. 


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