Continuous heavy rainfall in the hilly regions has led to a significant rise in water levels in the Ravi River recently.
About Ravi River:
It is a river in northwestern India and northeastern Pakistan.
It is one of the five tributaries of the Indus River that give Punjab (meaning “Five Rivers”) its name.
Course:
It originates from the northern face of Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh and flows through the junction formed by the BaraBang-Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas as two channels, namely Budhil and Tantgari.
After joining, it flows through Himachal Pradesh, mainly the Chamba district, where it receives many tributaries.
From there, it flows southwards through India, crossing through Punjab before crossing into Pakistan, where it finally merges with the Chenab River, a major tributary of the Indus River.
It is 720 km
The length of Ravi River in India is 320 km and has a catchment area of 14,442 sq.km
The hydrology of the Ravi is controlled by spring snowmelt and the South Asian monsoon that brings heavy rains from June to September.
It has several tributaries, including the Siul, Baira, and Ujh rivers.
The Ravi River has several dams, primarily for hydropower generation and irrigation.
The major ones include the Ranjit Sagar Dam (also known as Thein Dam) and the Chamera Dam complex (Chamera I, II, and III).
The Indus Water Treaty of 1960 between India and Pakistan allocated the Ravi River, along with the Beas and Sutlej rivers, to India.
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