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5 Punjab Rivers with Details
Punjab is best known for its rich heritage and culture. The impact of Punjabi culture has been so huge that every party in any state of India is incomplete without Punjabi music. Besides music, you all must have heard about the big and more popular things that Punjab has to offer. But do you know the Punjab rivers?
The name Punjab also comes from Punj (five) and Aab (water). As of today, only three of these Punjab rivers flow in current date India. While the rest two flow through Pakistan.
In this article, I will discuss these rivers and some important facts about them. So without further ado, let us begin.
Sutlej River
Starting off our journey with the largest river in Punjab, the Sutlej River covers a length of approximately 1450 kilometers. Moreover, the Sutlej River starts in the Himalayas. More specifically, near the Mansarovar Lake and flows into both India and Pakistan.
Although this river is commonly known as Sutej, its Vedic name is Shutudri or Zaradros River. The Sutlej River is mainly used for irrigation purposes. The famous Bhakra Dam in Punjab impounds water for both irrigation and electricity production from the Sutlej River.
The Sirhind Canal and the Sutlej Valley projects are also important irrigation projects that take the water from the Sutlej River. The Sutlej Valley Project involves both India and Pakistan. This river collects the water from the Beas River before culminating in the Arabian Sea.
One of the Punjab Rivers: Ravi River
Ravi is the second longest river among the rivers of Punjab. The total area covered in this river is approximately 720 kilometers. Additionally, the Ravi River originates in the Chamba district. From there, it curves around the Dhauladhar Range to enter the state of Punjab.
In Punjab, it enters around the Madhopur plains. In ancient times, the Ravi River was also known as Parushani or Iravati. The Ravi River enters Pakistan and eventually ends by joining the Chenab River.
The Ravi River is mainly used to provide water for irrigation to its nearby area. Rights to water from the Ravi River is a heated subject between India and Pakistan. But, as per the Indus Water Treaty, these rights belong to India now.
Beas River
The final river that flows through Punjab, India is the Beas River. The Beas River begins near the famous Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh. The total area covered by the Beas River is approximately 470 kilometers. The name Beas comes as a dedication to the author of the Indian epic, Mahabharata, Ved Vyasa.
Beas is one river of Punjab that also ends in Punjab. This is because it joins the Sutlej River near Harike, Punjab. The waters from the Beas River are responsible for the irrigation of its nearby areas. To generate hydroelectricity, the river’s water comes into use.
Now that I have covered all three rivers of Punjab that flow in current-day India, Let’s see the rivers of Punjab that flow in Pakistan.
Chenab River
The Chenab River connects the water from the Jhelum River, the Ravi River, and the Sutlej River. The total area covered by this river is around 960 kilometers. Chenab River culminates in the Arabian Sea.
Jhelum River
The Jhelum River originated in Jammu and Kashmir. From Srinagar, this river enters Pakistan. One of these Punjab rivers ends when it joins the Chenab River. The Jhelum River covers almost 725 kilometers of area.
Final Words
Punjab has a rich history and the rivers of Punjab are a big part of that. Although, since partition, these Punjab rivers separated into two separate countries, their histories will forever belong together. For a state highly dependent on agriculture, these rivers are the lifelines of millions of people and wildlife.
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