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How wide can the Brahmaputra River become during the rainy season in Assam?

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Map showing the course of the Brahmaputra River as it flows from southwestern China through northeastern India and into Bangladesh, with surrounding countries including Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Afghanistan labeled. The river's path is highlighted in blue, and major international boundaries are marked. — Brahmaputra River Brahmaputra River.

During the rainy season in Assam, the Brahmaputra River becomes quite expansive, with its banks reaching more than 5 miles (8 km) apart.1