Q. What is the section of a river that diverts from the main channel of the watercourse and rejoins the main stem downstream called?
Answer: Anabranch
Notes: Anabranch is a section of the river diverting from the main channel of the watercourse and again rejoining the main stem downstream. The term Anabranch is frequently used in Australia for its hydrological meaning.

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