Geographical features
Krishna River
- Environment: Due to the dry weather prevailing in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and Maharashtra for the past week, the flow of water in the Krishna River and its tributaries has decreased significantly.
About Krishna River
- The Krishna River, also known as Krishnaveni, is one of the major rivers of south-central India.
- It is the fourth largest river in India in terms of discharge and drainage area, after the Ganges, Godavari and Brahmaputra rivers.
- The total length of the river is about 1,400 km.
Origin and course
- The Krishna River originates near Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, close to the Arabian Sea.
- It flows through the following states: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
- Ultimately, it empties into the Bay of Bengal at Hamsaladevi in Andhra Pradesh.
River Basin
- The Krishna River Basin covers an area of about 258,948 square kilometers.
- This is about 8% of the total geographical area of India.
- The land is surrounded by:
- Balaghat Range to the north
- Western Ghats to the west
- Eastern Ghats to the south and east
Major tributaries
- Bhima, Tungabhadra, Kataprava, Malaprabha, Musi
Major waterfalls
- Kokak Falls, Kalhadi Falls, Theertham Falls, Manikkhyadhara Falls, Hampi Falls (formed by Tungabhadra River), Makot Falls (located in Yellapur taluk of Uttara Kannada district).
Major dams
- Lal Bahadur Shastri (Almaty) Dam
- Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
- Srisailam Dam
- Thom Dam
- Narayanpur Dam
- Jurala Dam
Historical significance
- The Krishna River has played a major role in the growth and progress of various ancient Indian kingdoms.
- It was a source of livelihood for the Satavahana dynasty and the Vijayanagara Empire, supporting agriculture, trade, and settlements.
