Piyain River

Piyain River

Piyain River in Sylhet

Piyain River in Zero Point Jaflong, Sylhet
Countries India, Bangladesh
District Sylhet
Basin
Main source Umgat river of Assam
River mouth Surma River
Physical characteristics
Length 145 kilometres (90 mi)

Piyain River a trans-boundary river of India and Bangladesh.[1] It is a tributary of the Surma river, which is originates from the Umgat river of Assam.[2] The river enters Bangladesh through Sylhet district.

The origin and flow

The length of the river is 145 km.[2] Piyain river has emerged from the river om or Umagat river or Assam.[3]

References

  1. The story of a River of Jaflong in Bangladesh
  2. 1 2 Masud Hasan Chowdhury (2012), "Piyain River", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal, Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
  3. Tourist Spot - Piyain River
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Coordinates: 24°46′N 91°06′E / 24.767°N 91.100°E / 24.767; 91.100

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