Top 5 Most Dangerous River In The World

Rivers are the primary water source apart from the sea and are one of the most crucial aspects of our ecosystem on this earth. Besides that, it also acts as a vital food source for humans and other wildlife aside from being a recreational area.

However, with that being said, the river has also caused many human casualties some of which are rather dangerous due to the tidal waves and creatures lurking in the water. With the potential to cause flood and endanger all the lives around, here are the top 5 most dangerous rivers in the world.

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5. Mekong River

Mekong River is the 11th longest river in the world that stretches for 4,350 km across Asia mainly China, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. This river seems almost impossible to cross with the strong current and unpredictable situation that will occur.

In the year 2000, the Mekong River overflooded and caused 90 deaths. Later in 2008, the flood caused by this river led to infrastructure loss amounting to $60 million. If the river did not take you then the Siamese crocodile in the river definitely will.

4. Niger River

This is the main river in West Africa that goes as far as 4,180 km starting from Nigeria all the way to Sierra Leone. In 2010, a devastating flood happen in the Niger River that killed 5,000 people and 30,000 animals.

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As the water in this long river crosses the river bank, the destructive effects that it brings to buildings and plants around are overwhelming. If that's not enough, this river is also known for carrying many diseases resulting in millions of Africans having their crops destroyed and cattle killed.

3. Kern River

Kern River is situated in California, US but it is not as long as the Mekong River and Niger River yet merely 264 km in length. However, it is common to hear news about dead bodies being found or going missing in this river.

Despite all the danger, this river that flows through the Sierra Nevada is a hot spot for mountain climbers who love something challenging. Always take extra caution if you ever visit this place.

The death toll since 1958 sits at 271 and in 2014,2 innocent lives of children were taken as they were swimming in the river. As of today, drowning cases have been on the rise with many reports of people going missing.

2. Huang He River

A river that is known as the yellow river or its full name Huan He can be found in China. Despite its unique color and layout, this river is notorious for its strong current and is dangerous to approach near it.

With a length of 5,464 km, it is the third longest river in Asia and 6th in the world. The water that flows here come from the Bayan Har mountain. Not just that but the river also got the title of River of Sorrow as it engulfs anything that passes through it.

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The river had also changed its course 26 times and caused more than 1,500 floods aside from taking millions of lives along with it. If you thought that yellow meant happiness then you might want to rethink again.

1. Amazon River

This is probably the most popular river in the world with the Amazon rainforest being a part of it too. It is located in South America and flows to the Atlantic Ocean. With a length of 6,592 km, it is the longest river in the world and it has been proven difficult to pass through.

This most dangerous river is home to various aquatic life that can cause harm to anyone that comes close to them. Due to the stable food chain in this river, most of the creatures lurking nearby can grow to a substantial size.

It is also home to the famous anaconda that can swallow any man whole.

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