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News- Two youths, who went swimming in the Hemavati river near Henli village in Sakleshpur, drowned recently. Hemavati River.
About Hemavati River
- It is an important tributary of the Kaveri River, playing a vital role in Karnataka’s irrigation and water supply.
- Course:
- It originates in the Western Ghats near Ballalarayana Durga, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, at an elevation of 1,219 meters.
- It flows through Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Tumkur, and Mysuru districts.
- It is joined by its chief tributary, the Yagachi River, in Hassan district.
- It merges with the Kaveri River at Krishnarajasagara.
- Total length: 245 km.
- Drainage area: 5,410 sq km.
- Hemavati Reservoir (Gorur Dam): A masonry dam with a central spillway and earthen flanks, located near Gorur village, Hassan district.
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