India reportedly opened multiple gates at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam, built on the Chenab River in Ramban.
About Chenab River:
The Chenab River literally means "Moon" (Chan) and "River" (aab) is a tributary of the Indus
Course:
Origin: It is formed by the confluence of two streams, Chandra and Bhaga,at Tandi in the upper Himalayas in the Lahaul and Spiti Districts of Himachal Pradesh.
In its upper reaches, it is also known as the
It flows west through Jammu and Kashmir union territory, between the steep cliffs of the Siwalik Range (south) and the Lesser Himalayas (north).
Turning southwest, it continues into Pakistan, descending from the uplands into the broad alluvial lowlands of Punjab province.
After receiving the Jhelum River near Trimmu, the Chenab empties into the Sutlej River, a tributary of the Indus River.
Its total length is about 605 miles (974 km), and it feeds several irrigation canals.
It is the largest river of Himachal Pradesh in terms of volume of waters.
Tributaries: The tributaries of the Chenab River include Miyar Nalla, Sohal, Thirot, Bhut Nalla, Marusudar, and Lidrari.
The waters of the Chenab are shared by India and Pakistan as per the terms of the Indus Water Treaty.
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