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Volume : II, Issue : IX, October - 2012 Degeneration Of Rivers In Murshidabad: Probable Causes Swati Mollah DOI : 10.9780/22307850, Published By : Laxmi Book Publication Abstract : The rivers of West Bengal are decaying at a fast rate. About twenty five rivers
have become moribund and sluggish during last few centuries. Some of the moribund
rivers are Gobra, Bhairab, chhoto Bhairab, Jalangi, Mathabhanga- Churni, Ichhamati,
Noai, Suti, Bidyadhari, Adiganga, Piyali, Kana-Damodar, Maja-Damodar, Gabgur,
Behula and Banka. The decay of rivers can be attributed to excessive sediment load,
diminishing headwater supply, tidal intrusion, expansion of agricultural land and many
other unscientific human interventions into the river regime. The present study has been
presented as a qualitative analysis. It is found from the study that along with the natural
siltation there are human interventions in the river regimes which cause the decay of
rivers in Murshidabad. Keywords : Article : Cite This Article : Swati Mollah, (2012). Degeneration Of Rivers In Murshidabad: Probable Causes. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. II, Issue. IX, DOI : 10.9780/22307850, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/1473.pdf References : - Flood Preparedness and Management Plan, Govt. of West Bengal, Office of the District Magistrate, Murshidabad, 8-20
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