News: Manasbal Lake in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district is showing ecological recovery with the return of migratory birds. About Manasbal Lake Manasbal Lake: It is the deepest natural freshwater lake in Jammu and Kashmir and is known as the “Supreme Gem of all Kashmir Lakes.” Location: The lake is located in Ganderbal district, Srinagar, at… Continue reading Manasbal Lakes
Category: Geography in News
Bagmati River
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… Continue reading Bagmati River
Falkland Islands
News: After Argentina’s 2–1 victory over England in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lautaro Martínez and Giovani Lo Celso celebrated by holding up a banner that read, “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” meaning “The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) are Argentine.” About Falkland Islands Location: They are archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the… Continue reading Falkland Islands
Ayad River
News: Severe environmental degradation was reported along the Ayad River in Udaipur due to pollution, concretisation, and inadequate waste management infrastructure. About Ayad River The Ayad River is also known as the Ahar River. Origin: The Ayad River originates in the Gogunda Hills in north-west Udaipur district of Rajasthan. Course: The river flows through Udaipur city, receives the… Continue reading Ayad River
Poonch River
News: As a precautionary measure, the Municipal Council of Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir, has relocated municipal solid waste away from the Poonch River to prevent it from entering the river during the monsoon season. About the Poonch River It is a snow-fed perennial river which flows through Jammu and Kashmir in India and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. It… Continue reading Poonch River
Thamirabarani River
News: The Madras High Court stated that no one has the right to pollute the Thamirabarani River by dumping ritual waste during ceremonies. About Thamirabarani River Thamirabarani River is a rare perennial river of southern India that flows entirely within Tamil Nadu. Other Names: The river is also known as the Tamraparni River and Porunai River,… Continue reading Thamirabarani River
Khawthlangtuipui River
News: Over 80 families were evacuated in Mizoram’s Lunglei district after the Khawthlangtuipui River overflowed following heavy rainfall. About Khawthlangtuipui River The Khawthlangtuipui River is a transboundary river flowing through India and Bangladesh. It is also known as Karnaphuli River. Origin: It originates in the Lushai Hills of Mizoram. It flows 270 kilometres (170 mi)… Continue reading Khawthlangtuipui River
Phu Quoc Island
News: At least 15 Indian tourists were killed and 17 others were injured after a speedboat capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island. About Phu Quoc Island Phu Quoc Island is Vietnam’s largest island, located in the Gulf of Thailand and known for its white-sand beaches and nature-based tourism. It is also known as Pearl Island, Strategic Islands:… Continue reading Phu Quoc Island
Medog Dam and Paizhen Fault
News: Chinese geologists have warned that the under-construction Medog Hydropower Project is being built above the active Paizhen Fault, raising structural safety concerns. About Medog Dam Medog Hydropower Project is a planned 60,000-MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric project on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River. Location: It is located in Medog County, Tibet, near the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo… Continue reading Medog Dam and Paizhen Fault
Chandraloi River and Mugger Crocodile
News: The NGT is examining crocodile deaths and the presence of banned Aldrin pesticide in Rajasthan’s Chandraloi River, while accountability remains unclear. About Chandraloi River The Chandraloi River is a small perennial river flowing through Kota district of Rajasthan. Origin: The river originates from a stream near Alania village in Kota district. Course: The river flows for about… Continue reading Chandraloi River and Mugger Crocodile
