Chenab River

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News– India has halted the flow of water from the Chenab River through the Baglihar Dam in Jammu and Kashmir. This move comes after the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attacks. Chenab River.

Chenab River

About Chenab river

AspectDetails
OriginIt is formed by the union of two headwaters, Chandra and Bhaga. These headwaters rise in the upper Himalayas in the Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh, India
MouthIt flows through the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, then into the plains of Punjab, Pakistan, before ultimately flowing into the Indus River.
Tributaries Right Bank: Marusudar (largest tributary), Miyar Nalla, Bhut Nalla, Bichleri, Ans, and Kalnai
Left Bank: Niru, Tawi, Neeru, and Liddrari
Major dams1) Baglihar dam-near Ramban(Jammu &  Kashmir)
2) Salal dam-near Reasi(Jammu & Kashmir)
3)Dul Hasti-near near Drabshalla in Kishtwar District
4)Pakal Dul Dam – a proposed dam on a tributary Marusadar River in Kishtwar District.

NOTE-The Chenab river was called Asikni in the Rigveda.

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