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Why is the Damodar a 'river of Sorrow'?
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
Sep 9, 2021 · Damodar River, also known as the 'sorrow of Bengal', is a lifeline for millions of people in Jharkhand and West Bengal, but it is severely polluted by industrial discharge and urban sewage. The river is also prone to floods, which have increased due to silt accumulation in the dams, and have been blamed on the Damodar Valley Corporation by the West Bengal chief minister.
Aug 26, 2023 · The Damodar River, also known as the "sorrow of Bengal," flows through Jharkhand and West Bengal, facing pollution and floods. Learn about its history, tributaries, challenges, and the Damodar Valley Corporation's role in its development.
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.
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
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.
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.
