Musi River

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Several historic landmarks have been identified as part of the 55-km Musi river rejuvenation project, with authorities exploring ways to link them through heritage tourism and cultural initiatives along the river corridor.

About Musi River

• The Musi River, also known as the Muchukunda or Musunuru River, is a major tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau, flowing through Telangana.
• The river gained prominence in the late 16th century when Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, established the city along its banks.
• Course:
  • It originates from Anantagiri Hills near Vikarabad District.
  • The river is formed by the merging of two small rivulets: Esi (8 km) and Musa (13 km).
  • After originating, the Musi River flows in an eastward direction, cutting through the heart of Hyderabad city, where it historically divided the Old City from the New City.
  • The river then continues its journey through the southern Telangana plains.
  • It ultimately joins the Krishna River near Wazirabad in Nalgonda district.
• Total Length: 240 kilometers.
• Dams: Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar are the two dams that are constructed over the river.
• Hussain Sagar Lake was built on a tributary of the River Musi. It was a lake of 24 kilometres, built to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city.
• Several historic bridges and mosques line its banks, reflecting Qutb Shahi and Nizam-era architecture.
• The Musi River has 24 diversion weirs for irrigation, locally known as kathwas.
• Now due to random urbanization and lack of planning the river has become a holder of all the unprocessed domestic and industrial waste drained out of Hyderabad.

Source: DC

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