Recently, a concern has been raised that the pristine waters of River Umngot are turning murky due to massive dumping of soil and construction debris into river systems.
About River Umngot:
It is popularly known as Dawki river which flows through the West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya.
Origin:It originates from the Eastern Shillong Peak, which is located 1,800 m above sea level.
The river builds up an innate boundary between two hills district of Meghalaya one being the Jaintia Hills and other being the Khasi hills.
It is famous for its picturesque crystal-clear water.
This surreal phenomenon has earned it the reputation of being the cleanest river in India.
Umngot River is also known for the annual boat race in the month of March-April.
It also helps in building a natural one of the international boundaries between India (Meghalaya) and Bangladesh.
Transportation: The suspension bridge over the Dawki River on NH-40 was constructed way back in 1932 and it is one of the busiest bilateral trade routes between India and Bangladesh.
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