Gomti River

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The rising level of water in the Gomti River in Lucknow has triggered a flood-like situation in parts of the city recently.

About Gomti River

• It is a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, flowing entirely through the state of Uttar Pradesh.
• The river is also known by the names Gumti or Gomati.
• Course:
  • It originates from Gomath Tal (Fulhar Jheel) near the town of Madho Tanda in the Pilibhit district which lies within the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. 
  • From here, the river travels a distance of about 940 kilometers before it merges with the Ganga River near Saidpur/Kaithi in Ghazipur district. 
• The entire Gomti basin is underlain by thick alluvial sediments of the Quaternary age. 
  • The alluvial sediments consist of boulders, pebbles, gravel, sand, silt, clay, and kankars.
  • The unconsolidated unit may be further subdivided into younger alluvium and older alluvium. 
  • The younger alluvium occupies the present-day flood plains, while the older group occupies elevated portions, mainly the doab portions.
  • The older alluvium is characterized by kankar nodules at depth otherwise it is similar to the younger alluvium. 
• It is a perennial river. The river is characterised by sluggish flow throughout the year, except during the monsoon season, when heavy rainfall causes a manifold increase in the runoff.
• Major Tributaries: Sai River, Chowka River, Kathina River, and Saryu River.
• There are various cities that are situated on the banks of River Gomti, such as Sultanpur, Lucknow, Jaunpur, and Lakhimpur Kheri.
• Over the years, Gomti has become one of the most polluted rivers in Uttar Pradesh.

News: NDTV

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