Kynshi River, also known as Jadukata, is one of the important rivers in Meghalaya. This 143 km long river irrigates over 2000 sq km of area. The main tributaries of Kynshi are Umrilang (60 km long) and Um-mawblei (71 km long). Kynshi River is known as Kynshiang at the confluence with Umkyrtha.
Nongkhnum Island, the biggest river island in Meghalaya, has been formed by the bifurcation of the Kynshi River into two rivers namely- Phanliang River and Namliang River. At the point of bifurcation, there is a charming sandy beach called Wei-Phanliang, about 100 sq m in area. Kynshi is an important river for angling.
Kynshi flows towards the southern part of the West Khasi Hills of Meghalaya. On its course, Kynshi forms two waterfalls – Thum Falls and Weinia Falls. Finally, this river flow further south into Bangladesh.
