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Which rivers are major tributaries of the Brahmaputra in Assam?

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Map highlighting the state of Assam in northeastern India, shaded in orange, with its capital Dispur marked. Assam is shown bordering Bhutan and Bangladesh, with surrounding countries and Indian states labeled for context. A small inset globe in the corner indicates Assam's location within Asia.
Assam

The Brahmaputra River receives numerous tributaries as it flows through the state of Assam. These are categorized by their origins:

  • Himalayan streams: The river is joined by several rapidly rushing streams, including the Subansiri, Kameng, Bhareli, Dhansiri, Manas, Champamati, Saralbhanga, and Sankosh rivers.
  • Southern hills and plateau: The main tributaries originating from the hills and the plateau to the south include the Burhi Dihing, the Disang, the Dikhu, and the Kopili rivers.

Additionally, near the town of Sadiya, the river is joined by the Lohit and the Dibang rivers shortly before it is conventionally known as the Brahmaputra.1