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News: Heavy rainfall in Nepal’s catchment areas has led to a continuous rise in the water levels of the Gandak, Bagmati, Kamla Balan, and Kosi rivers in Bihar.
About Bagmati River
- It flows through south-central Nepal and northern Bihar.
- Origin: It originates from the Bagdwar area in the Shivapuri Hills, located in the northwestern part of Kathmandu Valley of Nepal.
- The river enters India near Shorwati village in Sitamarhi district, Bihar and joins Kosi River at Badiaghat in Khagaria district, Bihar.
- The Bagmati River basin transacts three distinct latitudinal physiographic zones in the Nepal Himalayas- Mountain Zone, Siwalik Zone and Terai Zone.
- Tributary of: It is a tributary of the Kosi River.
- Length: It is 597 km (207 km in Nepal and 390 km in India) long trans-boundary perennial river.
- Dam associated: The primary dam constructed on the river is the Dhap Dam in Nepal.
- Fauna: The lower stretch of the river in India provides important habitat for the Gangetic dolphin and gharial.
- Religious Significance: It is considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists.
- The banks of the Bagmati River are home to various temples, including the Pashupatinath Temple which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
