Which river is known as the “River of Blood” in India: The fascinating story behind its name
For a long stretch of the year, the Lohit River moves through Arunachal Pradesh with the same pale grey-blue appearance associated with Himalayan rivers carrying glacial water downstream. During heavier monsoon periods, though, sections of the river can take on a darker reddish tone, particularly where sediment flow intensifies along the valley edges. Over time,…