Bhavani River

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An RTI activist recently filed an online petition to the Prime Minister’s Office seeking criminal, departmental, and regulatory action against officials responsible for the pollution of the Bhavani river.

About Bhavani River

• It is a major tributary of the Cauvery River.
• It flows through the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
• It is the second largest river in Tamil Nadu.
• Course: 
  • The Bhavani River starts its journey in the Nilgiri hills, which are part of the Western Ghats mountain range. 
  • From there, it flows into Kerala, passing through the beautiful Silent Valley National Park. 
  • After flowing through Kerala, the river turns and flows back into Tamil Nadu.
  • Finally, the river merges with the Cauvery River in the town of Bhavani, at a location known as Bhavani Sangameshwarar Temple, a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus.
• Total Length: 217 km.
• It is a “perennial” river, which means it flows all year round and never dries up.
• The drainage basin of the Bhavani River spans approximately 6,200 sq.km., covering parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka:
• About 90 percent of the river water is used for agriculture.
• Tributaries: The largest tributaries of the Bhavani River are West and East Varagar, which come from the Nilgiris. 
• There are two major dams on the Bhavani River:
  • Bhavani Sagar Dam
  • Kodiveri Dam.

Source: TOI

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