• It is a trans-Himalayan River flowing through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal, and Rangpur in Bangladesh.
  • Originates as Chhombo Chhu from a glacial lake Khangchung Chho in Sikkim.
  • It is a right bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River (Jamuna in Bangladesh).
  • It has a total length of about 309 kilometres.
  • The main tributary is the Rangeeta River
Teesta Treaty

  • In 2011, a draft agreement was proposed where India would get 42.5% and Bangladesh 37.5% of Teesta’s water during the dry season.
  • Implementation was halted due to objections from West Bengal.

 

Source: The Hindu