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Department of Water

Basin boundary Category: Open

Bhutan has an extensive river system that is generally distinguished by main rivers that flow north to south. The main rivers are Amochhu,Wangchhu, Punatsangchhu,and Manas. Manas is made up of Mangdechhu and Dragmechhu. For the purpose of management, Mangdechhu and Drangmechhu shall be considered as two separate basins. Amochhu and Drangmechhu originates in China.There are smaller rivers namely, Jaldakha, Aiechhu, Nyera-Amari, Jomori and Merak-Sakteng.

Keywords: [#basin#boundary#area]

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