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Dhansiri River
Nagaland and Assam, India
Why in news
Aug 2026
The Brahmaputra's south-bank tributary swelled at Numaligarh, keeping the flood situation in Assam's Golaghat district critical.
Key facts
- The Brahmaputra's south-bank tributary swelled at Numaligarh, keeping the flood situation in Assam's Golaghat district critical.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its origin, the states or countries it flows through, and tributaries.
Mains
Mains (GS-1/GS-3): inter-state water disputes and river interlinking debates.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dhansiri River in the news?
Aug 2026: The Brahmaputra's south-bank tributary swelled at Numaligarh, keeping the flood situation in Assam's Golaghat district critical.
Why is Dhansiri River important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its origin, the states or countries it flows through, and tributaries. Mains (GS-1/GS-3): inter-state water disputes and river interlinking debates.
Last updated: 2026-10-09