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The Jiadhal River is a northern sub-tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. The river originates from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh. The Jiadhali river flows through the Dhemaji district and takes the name of Kumotiya River from Gogamukh.The river finally joins Subansiri river, a major tributary of Brahmaputra River.[1] Jiadhal River is known as ‘Sorrow of Dhemaji’ for the heavy damage caused by annual flood and erosion.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Rivers of Dhemaji and Dhakuakhana". Dhemaji district website, Government of Assam. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  2. ^ "80-MW hydel project on Jiadhal river planned". The Sentinel. Retrieved 20 October 2016.


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