Tuirial Explained

Tuirial River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:India
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:Mizoram, Assam
Subdivision Type5:Cities
Subdivision Name5:Aizawl, Lunglei, Sonai
Length:117km (73miles)
Source1 Elevation:1398m (4,587feet)
Mouth Location:Chawilung hills
Tributaries Left:Tuirini

The Tuirial is a river of Mizoram and Assam, northeastern India. It is also known as River Sonai, a tributary of Barak River. It flows in a northerly direction towards Cachar district and joins the Barak River at Dungripar Village near Sonai town.[1] It is impounded by the Tuirial Dam.[2]

Geography

The river is about 117km (73miles) long. It originates from Chawilung hills (62 km from Aizawl) in Aizawl District. It flows northward to join the Barak River in Assam.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lalhriatpuii. Economic Participation of Women in Mizoram. 8 August 2012. 2010. Concept Publishing Company. 978-81-8069-665-7. 11.
  2. Web site: Tuirial Hydro Power Station North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited . 2023-04-17 . neepco.co.in.
  3. Book: Pachuau, Rintluanga. Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. 2009. Northern Book Center. Page 38.