Context:
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
- The Indian government has emphasized that the dam’s location and operational height are not significant enough to cause flooding in 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
Other important lakes in Tripura:
- Rudrasagar Lake – Designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance
- Amarsagar Lake – An artificial lake built in the 16th century, covering 20 hectares2.
- Kalyan Sagar – Considered sacred due to the nearby Tripureshwari Temple
- Kamalasagar Lake – An artificial lake constructed in the 15th century by King Dhanya Manikya
- Mahadev Dighi – Also known as Bijoy Sagar, with the Mahadev Ban Temple located nearby
Related Article: Dam Safety Act, 2021
Source: Times of India
Previous Year Question
Consider the following pairs:
Reservoirs States
1. Ghataprabha — Telangana
2. Gandhi Sagar — Madhya Pradesh
3. Indira Sagar — Andhra Pradesh
4. Maithon — Chhattisgarh
How many pairs given above are not correctly matched?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Pair 1 is not correctly matched: The Ghataprabha Reservoir is located in the Belgavi district of Karnataka.
