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Which distributary is the easternmost branch of the Irrawaddy River delta?
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Irrawaddy River
The Irrawaddy and Mekong river basins and their drainage networks.
The easternmost distributary of the Irrawaddy River delta is the Yangon River.1
While the Yangon River serves as the easternmost branch of the delta, it is considered a minor channel. Because its water flow is insufficient to prevent the silting of the harbor at the city of Yangon, regular dredging is required to maintain access for vessels.1