The Lohit River is an important tributary of the Brahmaputra in northeastern India.

It flows through Arunachal Pradesh and joins the Brahmaputra system.

Key Pointers

  • Category: Indian Geography
  • Major river of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Tributary of the Brahmaputra.
  • Part of the Brahmaputra river system.
  • Eastern Himalayan river.
  • Important for:
    • Hydrology
    • Biodiversity
    • Tribal communities
  • The river system is characterised by high rainfall and mountainous terrain.

Prelims Focus: Lohit → Brahmaputra → Arunachal Pradesh.