The Torsa (Amo Chhu) is a major transboundary river originating in Tibet, flowing through the Chumbi Valley and western Bhutan before entering India. It drains the Phuentsholing area and is important for hydropower potential.
Overview
The Torsa River, known as Amo Chhu[1] in Bhutan, is a major transboundary river that originates in the Chumbi Valley of Tibet[3] (China), flows through western Bhutan, and enters India through the plains near Phuentsholing[2]. It eventually joins the Brahmaputra river system in India.[4]
Significance
The Torsa/Amo Chhu is significant for:
- Hydropower — the river has been identified for potential hydropower development
- Border — it defines portions of the Bhutan-India border near Phuentsholing
- Flooding — monsoon flooding along the Torsa affects both Bhutanese and Indian communities downstream
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