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'''Digaru''', also known as '''Umtrew''', is a river originating in the [[Garo Hills|Garo]]-[[Khasi Hills|Khasi]] hills of [[Meghalaya]] state in India,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-24 |title=Digaru River, Meghalaya |url=https://www.emeghalaya.com/tourism/digaru-river |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=eMeghalaya |language=en}}</ref> flowing towards the northeast and then meeting the [[Kopili River|Kopili river]] and then merging with the [[Brahmaputra]] river. The name Digaru originated from a Kachari/Mech word 'Di' which means water and 'Garo' means the people living in the Garo hills. Hence Digaru literally means "water of the Garo".<br />
This River is known as Umtru River in Meghalaya. There are 3 dams are constructed across this river namely, Umtru Dam, Kyrdemkulai (Umiam st-III) Dam & Nongkhyllem Dam at Ri Bhoi district for hydroelectric power generation.<br />
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==References==<br />
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