Continuous heavy rains in Kalaburagi and parts of Maharashtra have led to a sharp rise in the water levels of the Bhima River recently, triggering widespread flooding in several villages.
About Bhima River:
The Bhima River (also known as the Chandrabagha River) is the largest tributary of the Krishna
Course:
It originates near Bhimashankar Temple in the Bhimashankar hills on the western side of the Western Ghats in Pune District of Maharashtra.
Bhima flows southeast through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.
It merges into the Krishna River in Karnataka’s Raichur district.
Total Length: 861 km
The Bhima drainage area is defined by the Western Ghats (west), the Balaghat Range (north), and the Mahadeo Hills (south).
The total basin area of the river is 48,631 sq.km., out of which 75 percent lies in the state of Maharashtra.
Tributaries: Major tributaries are the Indrayani River, Mula River, Mutha River, and Pavana River.
Pandharpur is an important pilgrimage centre located on the right bank of the Bhima River.
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