Kharasrota River Latest News
A 59-year-old woman, Soudamini Mahala, was recently killed by a saltwater crocodile in the Kharasrota River.
About Kharasrota River
- It is a river in Odisha.
- It is a tributary of the Brahmani River, one of the major east-flowing rivers in Odisha.
- Course:
- It originates from the Eastern Ghats in the Keonjhar district.
- The river flows through Jajpur and Kendrapara districts before joining the Brahmani River near the Dhamra estuary, close to the Bay of Bengal.
- The river passes through the Bhitarkanika region, an ecologically sensitive mangrove area.
- Significance:
- It is a lifeline for irrigation and drinking water in parts of the Jajpur and Kendrapara districts.
- The Mega Drinking Water Project in Kendrapara has been a topic of local protest due to concerns about reduced water availability for agriculture.
Source: TOI
Last updated on November, 2025
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