A large part of the hill on the left side of the dam collapsed into Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project stopped the flow of water into the Subansiri river.
- A major tributary of the Brahmaputra river
- Also known as “Gold River”
- Flows along the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
- Origin – Tibetan Himalayas
- Entry into India – through Miri Hills of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The significant variation in its topography presents an opportunity for harnessing hydropower potential in the region.
Previous Year Question
Consider the following rivers:
1. Barak
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri
Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2014 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Barak River flows through the states of Manipur, Mizoram, and Assam.