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Damodar River (Pron: /ˈdʌmoˌdaː/) is a river flowing across the Indian states of Jharkhand and West Bengal. The valley is rich in mineral resources and is known for large-scale mining and industrial activity. It was also known as the Sorrow of Bengal because of the ravaging floods it caused in the plains of West
Damodar River is known as the ‘River of Sorrows’. It is called so because it used to flood many areas of Bardhaman, Hooghly, Howrah and Medinipur districts. The floods at times affect the lower Damodar Valley, but the havoc it wreaked in earlier years is still a matter of history.
Jun 19, 2024 · Among India’s many rivers, the Damodar River holds a unique title: “Bengal’s Sorrow.” Originating from the Chota Nagpur Plateau, it flows through the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal. The river is renowned for its rich mineral deposits, contributing significantly to India’s mining sector.
Sep 9, 2021 · The Damodar river, once known as the “sorrow of Bengal” for its frequent flooding, is still causing pain to millions of people dependent on it. The river was recently in the news for two reasons: India’s National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a fine of Rs 1.69 crore (Rs. 16.9 million) on Chandrapura unit of the […]
The river is also known as the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’ because of its devastating floods in the plains of West Bengal. The river is famous all over the world for the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). Etymology of Damodar River
Aug 26, 2023 · The Damodar River, often labeled the “sorrow of Bengal,” has etched its presence deep into the lives of millions who depend on its embrace. Today, its story continues to be written, driven by pollution and floods that challenge both its resilience and the spirits of those who call its banks home.
Earlier known as the Sorrow of Bengal because of its ravaging floods in the plains of West Bengal, the Damodar and its tributaries have been tamed with the construction of several dam. It is the most polluted river since 2003.
May 16, 2020 · Due to the devastating floods caused by the Damodar river and its tributaries in the plains of West Bengal, it is also known as the ‘sorrow of Bengal’. Damodar Valley Corporation. The Damodar Valley Corporation was established in 1948 as the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India.
Sep 9, 2021 · The Damodar river, once known as the “sorrow of Bengal” for its frequent flooding, is still causing pain to millions of people dependent on it.
May 28, 2022 · The coffee-table book brings out the tale of a river whose Bengali name translates into English as a ‘rope around the belly’ for the way it skirts the basin like a belt, creating a beautiful landscape that traverses geographical boundaries.
