Chite Lui River

Why in news?

• Chite Lui River in Mizoram is in danger as it has been turned into a dumping ground.

About Chite Lui River:

• Chite Lui River is situated in Aizawl, Mizoram.
• It is situated in an alluvial valley at an altitude of about 1,000 metres.
• The river starts its journey from Bawngkawn range in north Aizawl and flows for around 20 km in eastern Aizawl before joining River Tuirial.

Major threats:

• The rapid growth of Aizawl City has led to unplanned construction activities on the river bed of Chite Lui River.
• The river also suffers from loss of natural vegetation and soil erosion due to deforestation and land use change.
• Moreover, the river has also become a dumping ground for various kinds of waste generated by the urban population.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Consider the following rivers:

1. Chite Lui

2. Tuirial

3. Barak

How many of them flows through the state of Mizoram?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Answer