The district is crisscrossed by several significant water bodies that sustain its agriculture and natural ecosystems.
* **Tizu River:** One of the major rivers in Nagaland, it flows eastward through Phek district before eventually joining the Chindwin River in Myanmar. * **Shilloi Lake:** A beautiful, historically revered lake nestled in the Patkai range. * **Lanye River:** Another important waterway providing irrigation and fishing opportunities for the surrounding communities.