Hemavathi River

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Two youths, who went swimming in the Hemavati river near Henli village in Sakleshpur, drowned recently.

About Hemavathi River

• It is a very important tributary of the Kaveri River. 
• Course: 
  • The river begins its journey in the Western Ghats at an elevation of about 1219 m above sea level, near Ballala Rayana Durga in the Chikmagalur District of Karnataka.
  • It flows through Tumkur, Hassan District, where it is joined by its chief tributary, the Yagachi River, and then into Mysore District before joining the Kaveri Krishnarajasagara. 
  • It is approximately 245 km long and has a drainage area of about 5,410 sq km. 
• The Hemavati Reservoir is a masonry dam with a central spillway and earthen flanks built across the river near Gorur village. 
• It has a storage capacity of 37.1 tmcft. The water from the reservoir is used to irrigate 6.55 acres of land in Mandya, Hassan, and Tumkur.

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Hemavathi River FAQs

Q1. Where is Hemavathi river located?

Ans. The Hemavathi River is located in Karnataka.

Q2. Is Hemavathi a tributary of Kaveri?

Ans. Hemavathi is a very important tributary of the Kaveri River.

Q3. What is the approximate length of the Hemavathi River?

Ans. 245 km

Source: TH