Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is of the opinion that a decrease in the water flow of the Brahmaputra by China could potentially assist the state in managing its persistent and destructive flooding issues. However, It is a complex river, challenging even for the Himalayas to control.
Table of Contents
In short:
Assam CM stated that a reduced flow of the Brahmaputra by China may aid in flood control. It has male mythological origins associated with Lord Brahma.
The river traverses through China, India, and Bangladesh, spanning a distance of 2,900 km.
The Brahmaputra :News
On Tuesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remarked that if China were to diminish the water flow of the Brahmaputra, it would be advantageous for the state and assist in alleviating the catastrophic annual floods. This statement was made in response to Pakistan’s comment suggesting that China might use the Brahmaputra’s waters as a weapon in favor of its “all-weather friend” and retaliate against India’s halt of the Indus Water Treaty.
Perspective: A River With A Male Name
The Brahmaputra, similar to every river that traverses the Himalayas, possesses its own unique history and mythology. However, a distinction exists between other Indian rivers, which are honored as goddesses, and the Brahmaputra: it stands out as one of the few significant rivers in India that carries a distinctly male name, stemming from its mythological connection to Lord Brahma.
It is thought to have two mythological progenitors – Lord Brahma (naturally) and sage Shantanu. In the 16th-century text Yogini Tantra, which is devoted to the veneration of goddesses such as Kali and Kamakhya, the river is associated with an ancient purification ritual that includes the following invocation:
Read More news on :https://latestindiannews.com/sadhguru-jaggi-vasudev-on-scrutiny-amid-allegations/
[…] Also Read :https://latestindiannews.com/the-brahmaputra-lowdown/ […]