Piyain River
River in India, Bangladesh
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Piyain River a trans-boundary river of India and Bangladesh. It is a tributary of the Surma river, which originates from the Umngot River in Meghalaya. The river enters Bangladesh through Sylhet district.
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| Piyain River | |
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| Location | |
| Countries | India, Bangladesh |
| District | Sylhet |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Umgat river of Assam |
| Mouth | |
• location | Surma River |
| Length | 145 km (90 mi) |
The Piyain River, once large and flowing, has been left mostly dry due to floods in the 1980s, unregulated stone quarrying, and illegal sand extraction.[1][2]
Course
Gallery
Piyain River at Zero Point Jaflong
Piyain River at Chhatak Upazila
Piyain River. The picture was taken on the way to Bisnakandi
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