Beki River

Why in News?

• The water level of the Beki River is flowing above the danger level mark at several places across Assam.

About Beki River:

• The Beki river originates in Bhutan, and it is one of the right bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra river.
• This river is also known as the Kurisu river in Bhutan.
• A large portion of the Beki river flows in the state of Assam and ultimately mix with Bay of Bengal.
• It flows through the Manas National Park.
• The river and its drainage channels flow through the plains of Assam for about 85 km and drain an area of 26,243 sq. km. approximately.
• Beki river is rich in bio-diversities. It is the home of a variety of food fishes’ species, ornamental fishes’ species, amphibians, reptiles, birds, insects etc.
• Discharging a huge amount of water every year, the river turns dangerous during monsoon season.