In Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, the water level of the Betwa River has risen rapidly following continuous rainfall, increasing concerns in areas along the river.
About Betwa River:
It is a significant river in central and northern India.
It is an important right-bank tributary of the Yamuna River.
Course:
It originates from Jhirri village in Raisen District, near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
It begins in the Vindhya Hills.
It flows generally northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh states and empties into the Yamuna River near Hamirpur town in Uttar Pradesh.
Nearly half of its course, which is not navigable, runs over the Malwa Plateau before it breaks into the upland of Bundelkhand.
The river flows in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
In the active monsoon season, the Betwa River discharges exceptionally high levels, while in the summer; it discharges extremely low levels
Tributaries: The Jamni and Dhasan rivers are its major tributaries.
Dams: The Betwa is dammed at Dukwan and Deogarh for irrigation and water management.
Significance:
It has been mentioned in the Mahabharata and once supported the Chedi Kingdom, whose capital Suktimati stood on its banks.
It is part of the Ken-Betwa Link Project, a major interlinking initiative designed to transfer surplus water from the Ken River to the Betwa River for irrigation and drinking purposes.
The Indian Navy named one of its frigates INS Betwa in honour of the river.
The historical little town of Orchha is famous for its architectural glory and graceful Betwa River.
The town is landlocked and primarily fed by the Betwa River.
Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary lies within the area through which the Betwa River flows.
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