Krishna River at Srisailam, part 2

Описание: Krishna River System: Map, Dams, and Tributaries - Rivers Insight
The Krishna River is a major river in South-Central India, originating in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra and flowing approximately 1,400 kilometers eastwards through Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. It is the country's fourth-largest river in terms of water reservoir capacity and supports extensive irrigation networks for crops like rice, sugarcane, and cotton. Important tributaries include the Bhima, Tungabhadra, Ghataprabha, and Musi, with the latter flowing through Hyderabad.
Origin and Course
The river rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra's Western Ghats.
It then flows through the states of Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
It eventually forms a large delta before draining into the Bay of Bengal.
Tributaries
The Krishna River system includes several significant tributaries, such as:
Left Bank Tributaries: Bhima, Dindi, Paleru, and Musi.
Right Bank Tributaries: Koyana, Panchganga, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, and Tungabhadra.
Significance
Irrigation: The river supports large-scale irrigation, vital for growing rice, sugarcane, and cotton in the basin.
River Basin: The basin covers a large area and has fertile soils including black soils, red soils, and alluvium.
Water Capacity: The Krishna River is the fourth-largest river in India by water reservoir capacity.
Cultural Importance: The river is considered holy and is named after the Hindu deity Lord Krishna. A Jyotirlinga, a sacred shrine, is located at Srisailam on its banks.