Drainage system in india
Rivers & Drainage System of India The flow of water through channels is called drainage. The network of such channels is known as drainage system. On the basis of origin, Indian drainage system is divided into – Himalayan rivers and Peninsular rivers. I. Himalayan Rivers The major Himalayan rivers are the Ganga, the Indus and the Brahmaputra. These rivers are very long compared to the rivers of South India. They are called perennial rivers as they are fed by both rainfall and the melting of snow. 1. Indus River System It is also known as Sindhu river. Total length is 2880 km. Source – Kailash Range, Tibet near Mansarovar Lake. Destination – Arabian Sea. Panchnad – Jhelum (Vitasta), Chenab (Chandrabhaga), Ravi (Iravati), Beas (Bipasha) and Sutlej (Satadru). RIVER SOURCE DAMS/HYDRO PROJECT Jhelum Verinag Uri Chenub Bara Lacha Pass Dul Hasti Ravi Rohtang Pass – Beas Rohtang Pass – Sultuj Near Mansarovar Govind Sagar/Bhakra Nangal Dam 2.Ganga River System Source – Gangotri glacie...