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In a dramatic rescue operation near Edupayala temple in Medak, two youths from Kukatpally were saved after being swept away by the swollen Manjeera river.
About Manjeera River
- The Manjeera also spelled Manjiira is a tributary of the river Godavari.Â
- It passes through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana.Â
- Course:
- It originates in the Balaghat range of hills near Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra, at an altitude of 823 metres (2,700 ft).
- The final stretch of the River forms the border between Maharashtra to the West and Telangana to the East.
- Ultimately, it drains into Godavari River at Basara near Nizamabad, Telangana.
- Total Length : 724 km
- It has a total catchment area of 30,844 sq.km.
- Some of its notable tributaries are Haldi (Haridra), Lendi, Nalla, Manyad, Terna, Tawarja, Gharni, etc.
- Key Projects on Manjeera:
- Singur Dam/Singur Reservoir
- Nizam Sagar Project
Source: TT
Manjeera River FAQs
Q1: The Manjeera River is a tributary of which major river?
Ans: Godavari River
Q2: Manjeera River flows through which state?
Ans: It passes through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana.
Q3: Where does the Manjeera River originate?
Ans: It originates in the Balaghat range of hills near Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra.
Q4: What is the approximate total length of the Manjeera River?
Ans: 724 km
