Manjeera River, Origin, Course, Total Length, Latest News

Q: Where does the Manjeera River originate?

It originates in the Balaghat range of hills near Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra.

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Manjeera River Latest News

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.
It passes through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana.
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

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