Teesta River Latest News
Recently, the Bangladesh govt has sought China’s “involvement and support” for the Teesta restoration project.
About Teesta River
- Origin: It originates from the Tso Lhamo Lake at an elevation of approximately 5,280 meters in North Sikkim, India.
- It is glacier-fed, with sources like Pahurni Glacier, Khangse Glacier, and ChhoLhamo Lake contributing to its flow.
- It is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River (known as the Jamuna in Bangladesh) and flows through India and Bangladesh.
- Course
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- It then flows cutting a deep gorge through the Siwalik Hills east of Darjiling (in West Bengal, India).
- It turns southeast to run through the Sivok Khola pass onto the plains of West Bengal.
- It then enters Bangladesh, where it joins the Brahmaputra River (known as the Jamuna River in Bangladesh).
- Tributaries: Major tributaries include Lachung Chhu, Dik Chhu, and Rangpo Chhu on the left bank and the Rangit River on the right bank.
- Notably, 83% of the basin lies in India, while 17% is in Bangladesh.
Source: TOI
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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