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Facts for Prelims (FFP)

 

River Name Jiadhal River Noyyal River
Issues Disruption of flow due to climate change Pollution and choking by plastics and sewage
Origin Lower Himalayan ranges in Arunachal Pradesh Velliangiri Hills (South-Kailash) in Tamil Nadu
Tributary of Brahmaputra (northern tributary) Joins the Cauvery River
Flows Through Assam, meets Brahmaputra near Majuli Island Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Karur, Erode districts
Characteristics Flashy river, prone to sudden floods with high sediment load and debris, frequently changes course during flash floods The Central Government provides financial assistance from the National River Restoration Fund, managed by the Ministry of Jal Shakti