Ratnawati River

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RatnawatiRiver or Raatoriver is a perennial river that originates in the Himalayan range of Nepal and terminates in the Indian states of Bihar. [1] [2] [3]

The river often remains in the headlines due to floods during the rainy season. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Ratnawati
Rato River Shrikhandi Bhittha, Bhitthamore.jpg
Raato River at Indo-Nepal border
Location
Country Nepal, India
Region Madhesh, Mithila
Physical characteristics
Mouth Nepal
Basin features
Progression Bihar, India
River system Perennial
Landmarks Jaleswor, Bhitthamore

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