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Which rivers begin in the Tripura Hills?

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Several rivers originate in the Tripura Hills, a series of north-south mountain ranges located in the state of Tripura, India. These rivers include:

  • Dhalai1
  • Khowai1
  • Longai1
  • Juri1
  • Deo1
  • Manu2

Additionally, the Gumti River emerges from the eastern hills, flowing through a steep-sided valley before reaching the plains. While these rivers carve through the region's valleys, smaller streams in the area often dry up during the winter months.21