Pennar River

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Pennar River is strangely also called Peenigula Penna, in other words, a river course with dead bodies lying around, even though other rivers in Andhra Pradesh are overflowing with water.

About Pennar River

• The Pennar River, also known as Penna, Pinakini, or Penneru, is a river in southern India that flows through the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. 
• The name Penna is derived from the Telugu word “Pennu” which means “silt”. 
• The river gets its name due to the high amount of silt it carries, which has been instrumental in shaping the land around it. 
• The Penna River is also mentioned in ancient Indian literature, including the Ramayana and Mahabharata. 
• Course:
  • It originates in the Nandi Hills of Karnataka and flows through the Deccan Plateau before entering Andhra Pradesh. 
  • The river then flows through the Eastern Ghats, creating several waterfalls and rapids before reaching the flat plains of the coastal region. 
  • The river finally meets the Bay of Bengal near the town of Nellore. 
• It travels approximately 597 kilometers, forming a semi-arid yet agriculturally important river basin. 
• The river basin lies in the rain shadow region of the Eastern Ghats.
• The river is seasonal, becoming a torrent after the rains and a thin stream during dry periods.
• Tributaries: 
  • The Penna River has several tributaries, most of which are seasonal. 
  • Major ones include the Chitravati, Papagni, Cheyyeru, and Kunderu rivers. 
• The Penna River is crucial to agriculture in parts of Andhra Pradesh, particularly the drought-stricken Rayalaseema region.
• Several irrigation projects, such as the Somasila, Mylavaram, and Gandikota projects, have been constructed to use the river’s waters for farming and drinking purposes.

Source: DC

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