Tuirial

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Tuirial River
Location
CountryIndia
State Mizoram, Assam
Cities Aizawl, Lunglei, Sonai
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevation1,398 m (4,587 ft)
Mouth  
 • location
Chawilung hills
Length117 km (73 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • left Tuirini

The Tuirial is a river of Mizoram and Assam, northeastern India. It is also known as River Sonai, a tributary of Barak River. It flows in a northerly direction towards Cachar district and joins the Barak River at Dungripar Village near Sonai town. [1] It is impounded by the Tuirial Dam. [2]

Geography

The river is about 117 kilometres (73 mi) long. It originates from Chawilung hills (62 km from Aizawl) in Aizawl District. It flows northward to join the Barak River in Assam. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Lalhriatpuii (2010). Economic Participation of Women in Mizoram. Concept Publishing Company. p. 11. ISBN   978-81-8069-665-7 . Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  2. ↑ "Tuirial Hydro Power Station | North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited". neepco.co.in. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  3. ↑ Pachuau, Rintluanga (2009). Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. Northern Book Center. pp. Page 38.


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