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Important rivers of India
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123456789101. Indus · NW
2. Ganga · North
3. Brahmaputra · Northeast
4. Narmada · Central
5. Tapi · Central
6. Godavari · Peninsular
7. Krishna · Peninsular
8. Kaveri · South
9. Mahanadi · East
10. Teesta · Sikkim–WB
Important rivers of the world
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123456789101. Nile · Africa
2. Amazon · South America
3. Yangtze · China
4. Mississippi · USA
5. Danube · Europe
6. Congo · Central Africa
7. Mekong · SE Asia
8. Volga · Russia
9. Colorado · USA–Mexico
10. Murray–Darling · Australia
📌 Why in News?
Pluvial flooding occurs when intense rainfall overwhelms local drainage even without a river overflowing.
Fluvial flooding occurs when rivers or streams exceed their channels.
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Syllabus & Relevance
Paper: GS-1
Theme: Geography
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Static Foundation
Coastal flooding results from storm surge, high tides or sea-level-related effects.
Drainage or sewer flooding occurs when storm-water drains or sewer networks back up.
Major Indian cities may face two or more types simultaneously.
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