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The Serlui is a river of Mizoram, northeastern India. [1] It flows through Kolasib district and is impounded by the Serlui B Dam.

It is known as Rukni, a tributary of Sonai River. It flows in a northerly direction towards Cachar district and joins the Sonai River near Sundari village in Cachar district.

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References

  1. Pachuau, Rintluanga (1 January 2009). Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. Northern Book Centre. p. 35. ISBN   978-81-7211-264-6 . Retrieved 8 August 2012.