Teesta River: ✅Origin: The Teesta River originates from Tso Lhamo Lake in the Himalayas, near the Pahurni and Khangse glaciers in Sikkim. ✅States it pass through: Sikkim and West Bengal. Tributaries: ✅Left-bank Tributaries: Lachung Chhu, Chakung Chhu, Dik Chhu, Rani Khola, Rangpo Chhu. ✅Right-bank Tributaries: Zemu Chhu, Rangyong Chhu, Rangit River. ✅End Point: The river merges with the Brahmaputra (Jamuna) in Bangladesh. ✅Unique Features Vital for Agriculture & Hydropower: Teesta’s waters are crucial for irrigation and hydroelectric projects in India and Bangladesh. ✅Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Risks: The river is vulnerable to flash floods from glacial lakes, as seen in the 2023 Sikkim disaster. ✅Disputed Water Sharing: India and Bangladesh have long debated the Teesta water-sharing treaty, affecting bilateral relations #river_series #places_in_news