Ghataprabha River

Source– This post on Ghataprabha River is based on the article “Nine rescued after tractor falls into Ghataprabha River” published in “Times of India” on 12th June 2024.

Why in the News?

Recently, nine people were rescued by locals after a tractor overturned and fell into the Ghataprabha River.

About Ghataprabha River

1. The Ghataprabha River is a significant tributary of the Krishna River, which flows through the state of Karnataka.

2. The river originates in the Western Ghats at an elevation of 884 meters.

3. It flows eastward for a distance of 283 kilometers before merging with the Krishna River.

4. The river descends by 53 meters at Gokak Falls in Belgaum (Belagavi) District, Karnataka.

5. The river basin spans 8,829 square kilometers, covering regions in both Karnataka and Maharashtra.

6. Key tributaries of the Ghataprabha include the Hiranyakeshi River and the Markandeya River.

About Krishna River

1. The Krishna River is a prominent river in south-central India.

2. The Krishna River rises in western Maharashtra, specifically in the Western Ghats near the town of Mahabaleshwar.

3. It flows through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, eventually emptying into the Bay of Bengal at Hamasaladeevi in Andhra Pradesh.

4. The Krishna River Basin covers an area of about 258,948 square kilometers, accounting for nearly 8 percent of India’s total geographical area.

5. The Tungabhadra River, formed by the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra Rivers originating in the Western Ghats.
These include the Koyna River, Bhima River, Kundali River, Malaprabha River, Ghataprabha River, Yerla River, Warana River, Dindi River, Musi River, and Dudhganga River.

6. In terms of water inflows and river basin size, the Krishna River ranks as the fourth largest river in India, following the Ganga, Godavari, and Brahmaputra rivers.

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