Bagmati River
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Context: Flood situation have emerged in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur area as water level of Bagmati River has risen.
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Origin |
Shivapuri Hills to the north of Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Flows through |
Kathmandu Valley, Chobhar gorge (Mahabharat range, lesser Himalaya), Cross lower Sivalik Hills, Reaching the Terai Reion.
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The basin |
Lies between Gandaki basin to the west and the Koshi basin to the east. |
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Length |
586.3 km. |
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Major tributaries |
Left Bank: Manohara, Marin Khola, Lakhandei, Adhwara, Kamala Right Bank: Lalbakaiya, Bishnumati. |
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Out fall |
Narayani River and enters into the Ganges. |
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Projects |
Bagmati barrage and Kulekhani Hydropower Plant. |
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Religious and Historical Significance |
Considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists. Source of Nepalese civilization and urbanization. Major shrines: Pashupatinath Temple , Gokarneshwor Mahadev temple, Koteshwor Mahadev temple. |
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Major threat to the river. |
Untreated sewage, cremations. |
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Major threat from the River |
Flood. Eg- - A major flood disaster has occurred in Bagmati river basin on 19-21 July, 1993. |
Kosi River “Sorrow of Bihar”
Soil erosion and landslide in the upper course of the river produce one of the highest silt yields in the world. This is the reason it is referred to as the “Sorrow of Bihar”. On an annual basis, it's flooding affects an area of 21,000 km square of fertile land causing immense damage to the rural agricultural economy.
Sources:
WikiPedia,World Scientific,IndiaVacation.net,NDtv.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements. 1. Kathmandu is situated on the banks of the Bagmati River. 2.The river is considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists. 3.It is a major tributary of Ghagara River. 4.An important Hindu temple, Pashupatinath, is located on the banks of this river. How many of the above statement/s is are correct? A.Only one B.Only two C.Only three D.All four Answer C |
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