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Teesta River
Context
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised concerns over the Teesta water issue and the Farakka Treaty. Banerjee pointed out the lack of water in Teesta during summer and its overflow in the monsoon, and also highlighted the need to renew the Farakka Treaty.
About Teesta River
- The Teesta River originates from the Pahunri Glacier, over 7,068 meters high in the Sikkim Himalayas.
- It flows southward through Sikkim, gathering speed through gorges and rapids.
- As it passes Rangpo, the Rangpo River joins it, marking the border between Sikkim and West Bengal up to Teesta Bazaar.
- Near the Teesta Bridge, it meets its main tributary, the Rangeet River, and then turns southward into West Bengal.
- From there, the river continues south, crossing into Bangladesh near It eventually merges with the Brahmaputra River at Teestamukh Ghat in Bangladesh's Rangpur district.
- The Teesta River is known for its turbulent flow and carries a significant amount of sediment and boulders. Its basin covers 9,855 sq.km in India, primarily in Sikkim (72.43%) and West Bengal (27.57%). The river itself is 414 km long with a total drainage area of 12,540 sq.km, spanning across India and Bangladesh.
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