Khawthlangtuipui River

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News: Over 80 families were evacuated in Mizoram’s Lunglei district after the Khawthlangtuipui River overflowed following heavy rainfall.

About Khawthlangtuipui River

Karnaphuli river
Source: Research Gate
  • The Khawthlangtuipui River is a transboundary river flowing through India and Bangladesh. 
    • It is also known as Karnaphuli River.
  • Origin: It originates in the Lushai Hills of Mizoram.
    • It flows 270 kilometres (170 mi) southwest through Chittagong Hill Tracts and Chittagong into the Bay of Bengal.
  • Tributaries: Its key tributaries are Kawrpui River or Thega River, Tuichawng River, and Phairuang River.
  • Ports: The river’s downstream section facilitates maritime navigation and provides access to the Port of Chittagong. 
  • Lake: The Kaptai Lake, situated in the north-east region of Bangladesh, was created by impounding an artificial earth-dam on the Karnaphuli river for hydropower generation. The dam is known as Kaptai Dam.
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