Source: TH
Context: Villagers from Assam and Meghalaya, particularly along areas with ongoing inter-state boundary disputes, have united against illegal sand mining that threatens the local ecosystem, livelihoods, and road infrastructure.
About Rivers in news:
- Kolong River (Assam)
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- Location: Morigaon district, Assam
- Joins: The Brahmaputra River
- Significance: The Kolong is a major distributary of the Brahmaputra and is impacted by sand mining activities in Morigaon, affecting the local ecosystem and road conditions.
- Dudhnoi (Manda) River (Meghalaya-Assam border)
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- Location: Along the Assam-Meghalaya border, especially near Nokmakundi and surrounding villages
- Joins: Eventually joins the Brahmaputra River
- Significance: It is a primary site for illegal sand mining in the North Garo Hills region, leading to erosion and water scarcity for cultivation.
- Kulsi River (Assam)
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- Location: Kamrup district, Assam
- Joins: Flows into the Brahmaputra River
- Significance: The Kulsi is a habitat for the endangered Gangetic dolphin, with illegal sand mining contributing to habitat loss and ecosystem disruption.
- Morakolohi River (Assam)
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- Location: Chamaria area, near Puthimari village, Kamrup district, Assam
- Joins: Feeds into the Brahmaputra system
- Significance: A hotspot for high-speed sand extraction using pump motors, affecting the river’s sustainability and endangering aquatic species.
NOTE: From a preliminary exam perspective, try to memorize the river names, their geographical location, and why they are in the news.
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