Brahmaputra River swelling stops gravity-based drainage.

The entities involved

• Guwahati →

  largest city in the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in Northeastern India

  • Plastic waste from the city of Guwahati is now threatening the ecosystem of the Brahmaputra River.Mon 08:07
  • Police detained leaders in a private residence in Guwahati on September 27, 2026.Sun 17:16
• Brahmaputra River →

  river in China, India, and Bangladesh

  • The Brahmaputra River, originating in Sikkim, historically flowed toward the Ganges basin and sustains local agriculture and power needs.Sun 15:43
  • NHAI is constructing bridges over the Brahmaputra River and laying the foundation for the Guwahati Ring Road Project.Fri 06:07

Related events

• Guwahati is experiencing flooding due to the inflow of floodwater from Meghalaya, straining the city's infrastructure managed by GMC.Jul 20
• Flooding affects Guwahati near Meghalaya border, linked to improper road construction by the National Highways Authority of India.Aug 18
• The Brahmaputra River flows through India and Bangladesh, meeting the Ganga before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.Jun 11
• The Brahmaputra River system is under pressure as headwaters are controlled and mega-dams are built, leading to mudslides through the China-Nepal border.Sep 6
• Energy goals are dependent on the resources provided by the Brahmaputra River system.Sep 7