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RIVERS OF KARNATAKA
The rivers of Karnataka can be divided into two based
on the direction of flowing :
The east flowing rivers ::
Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar, Palar
The west flowing rivers :
Sharavathi, Kali, Bedti, Netravathi,
Varahi, Aghanashini etc.
CAUVERY RIVER
The Cauvery is the most important river of Karnataka.
It is known as ‘Dakshina Ganga’. It originates at
Talacauvery in Kodagu district and flows 804 kms
through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu eastward and join
the Bay of Bengal. It flows for only 380 kms in
Karnataka. Many tributaries join this river. This water
is most useful for agriculture, power generation and
drinking water supply.
WATERFALLS OF KARNATAKA
Gokak
Bandaje
Chaya Bhagavathi
Chunchunkatte
Shimsha
Gaganachukki
Bharachukki
Magodu waterfall
Unchalli
Jog Falls
Jog Falls, Gerosoppa Falls or JogadaGundi is the highest plunge waterfall inIndia. This waterfall on Sharavathi riverof height 293 mts is located in Sagarataluk, Shimoga and Uttara Kannadadistrict border. These segmented fallsare a major tourist attraction.
Jog Falls.m4v
35 sec video of jog falls
IRRIGATION IN KARNATAKAWater is essential for the growth of
plants. Rainfall is the natural source
of water, but rainfall does not occur
throughout the year. So during lean
periods, stores water from ponds,
wells, lakes, rivers and reservoirs is
supplied to crops. This method of
supplying stored water for cultivation
of crops is called irrigation.
The main sources of irrigation are
wells, canals and tanks. At present,
both river water and underground
water are used for irrigation. Nearly
26.2 percent of the land is under
irrigation facility in Karnataka.
Karnataka has occupied the 9th
position in India with regard to
irrigation.
The credit for successful generation of hydro-electric power for the first time in India goes toKarnataka. In Karnataka rivers flowing towards thewest are more suitable for this projects. The firststation was started in Shivansamudra in 1902.This was constructed across the Cavery river.After this, many projects of the same kind wasstarted all over Karnataka. As a result, Karnatakais now second in the production of Hydro-electricpower in India. The main Hydro-electric powerprojects of Karnataka are :
On Sharavathi :
SharavathiLiganamakkiGerusoppaMahatma Gandhi hydro power station
On Kali :
SupaNagajhariKadraKoasalli
On Varahi :
VarahiMari Kanive
On Cavery :
Shivanasamudra
On Krishna :
BhadraTungabadraGhataprabhaAlmatti
Many rivers in India flow through more than
one state. This has given rise to disputes
regarding the use of river water. The Cauvery
and Krishna river disputes are of this kind.
Mainly the Cauvery river dispute which flows in
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerla and Puducherry.
The river water dispute between Karnataka and
Tamil Nadu is more than century old, yet it is a
burning issue even today.
Graphs Relating to water resources of Karnataka