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News: Two persons, including an eight-year-old boy, went missing after a boat capsized in the Mahi River in Rajasthan’s Banswara.
About Mahi River
- Origin: It originates from the northern slopes of the Vindhya Mountain Range in Madhya Pradesh.
- It is the major interstate west-flowing river of India.
- It is one of three west-flowing major rivers in India, along with the Tapti River and the Narmada River.
- State through which it flows: It crosses through three states – Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- Course of the river: After rising from the northern slopes of the Vindhya Mountain, it enters the Vagad region in the southeastern part of Rajasthan.
- Finally, it drains into the Arabian Sea through a wide estuary near the Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat.
- Total Length: Its total length is 583 km.
- Catchment area: Its total catchment area is 34842 sq.km.
- Basin Topography: The Mahi basin is marked by hilly terrain belonging to the Aravali chain in the northwestern part of the basin.
- Tributaries: The major tributaries of the river include Eru, Nori, Chap, Som, Jakham, Moran, Anas, Panam, and Bhadar.
- Dams: Major dams built on the river include the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam, Kadana Dam, and Panam Dam, which play an important role in water management and irrigation.
