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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
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 […]
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.
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.
Jun 19, 2024 · The Damodar River, often referred to as the “Sorrow of West Bengal,” holds a significant place in the geographical and socio-economic landscape of the region. Originating from the Chota Nagpur Plateau in the state of Jharkhand, this river traverses through the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal before finally draining into the Hooghly River.
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.
Not very long ago, Damodar was known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal’; every monsoon the river would overflow and inundate hundreds of villages, destroying standing crops and killing humans.
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.
The proverb ‘Sorrow of Bengal’ was then attached to its name. This river had been causing huge damages to public properties and crops in the densely populated Lower Damodar area with its flash floods frequently over the years.
