River in Assam, India
| Tuirial River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram, Assam |
| Cities | Aizawl, Lunglei, Sonai |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • elevation | 1,398 m (4,587 ft) |
| Mouth | |
| • location | Chawilung hills |
| Length | 117 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. It is impounded by the Tuirial Dam.
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.
References
- Lalhriatpuii (2010). Economic Participation of Women in Mizoram. Concept Publishing Company. p. 11. ISBN 978-81-8069-665-7. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- "Tuirial Hydro Power Station | North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited". neepco.co.in. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- Pachuau, Rintluanga (2009). Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. Northern Book Center. pp. Page 38.
| Hydrography of Mizoram | |
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