India has refuted allegations that the recent floods in eastern Bangladesh were caused by the opening of the Dumbur dam over Gumti River in Tripura.
Dumbur Dam:
- Location – Tripura, India.
- Purpose – Primarily used for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation.
- Significance – Supplies 40 MW of power to Bangladesh
Gumti River:
- Originates from – Dumbur Lake in Tripura
- Course – Flows southward through Tripura and then into Bangladesh, eventually joining the Meghna River
- Tributaries – Raima and Manu on the left, and the Deo and Khowai on the right
- Terrain – The upper course flows through hilly terrain, while the lower course traverses fertile plains