Wardha River
| Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R) |
Wardha River (Varada River, is one of the biggest rivers in Vidarbha region in India. The Wardha River joins the Penganga River south of Chamorshi and forms the Pranahita River at Adilabad District, Telangana.
Variants
Origin
Wardha originates at an altitude of 777 meters Satpura Range in village Khairwani near Multai, Betul District of Madhya Pradesh.
Course
From the origin it flows 32 km in Madhya Pradesh and then enters into Maharashtra. After traversing 528 km, it joins the Wainganga at the border of Telangana forming the Pranahita, which ultimately flows into the Godavari River.
Tributaries
Kar River, Wena River, Jam River, Erai River are the left tributaries.
Madu River, Bembla River, Penganga River are the right tributaries.
Dams
The Upper Wardha Dam is located on the Wardha river near Morshi. It is considered a lifeline for the city of Amravati and the Morshi and Warud Talukas. The Lower Wardha Dam is located near Warud Bagaji and Dhanodi in Amravati District. It caters to Wardha District. A dam on the Bembala River has been constructed near Babhulgaon in Yavatmal district, and is considered a lifeline for part of Yavatmal.
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