Cauvery River, Origin, Tributaries

Karnataka Chief Minister said the State government will implement the Cauvery Stage VI project to ensure the future water needs of Bengaluru.

Sakshi Gupta Last updated on October 17th, 2024 08:07 pm Leave a comment

Context: Karnataka Chief Minister said the State government will implement the Cauvery Stage VI project to ensure the future water needs of Bengaluru.

About Cauvery River

It is a sacred river of southern India. It is known as the Ganga of South India.
Origin: Brahmagiri Hill of the Western Ghats in southwestern Karnataka state.
The Cauvery basin extends over the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Major left bank tributaries: Harangi, the Hemavati, the Shimsha and the Arkavati.
Major right bank tributaries: Lakshmantirtha, the Kabbani, the Suvarnavati, the Bhavani, the Noyil and the Amaravati.
Important Dams on Cauvery: Mettur Dam, Krishnarajasagar Dam
Important Protected areas in Cauvery Basin:
- Nagarhole National Park
- Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
- Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
- Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

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