Sabarmati River

Sabarmati River Latest News

The Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad city remains dry after authorities of the Vasna barrage halted water flow for repair works of its gates, causing inconvenience to many.

About Sabarmati River

• It is a monsoon-fed, west-flowing river flowing through Rajasthan and Gujarat.
• Course:
  • It originates from the Dhebar Lake, situated in the southeast of the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan’s Udaipur district. 
  • From its source, the river flows in a southwest direction. 
  • As it flows through the plains, the river enters the state of Gujarat. 
  • It finally empties into the Gulf of Khambhat of the Arabian Sea.
• The river is 371 kilometers long, with 323 kilometers in Gujarat and 48 kilometers in Rajasthan.  
• The basin is bounded by Aravalli Hills on the north and northeast, by the Rann of Kutch on the west, and by the Gulf of Khambhat on the south.
• The major part of the basin is covered with agriculture, accounting for 74.68% of the total area. 
• The banks of the Sabarmati River have Indian cities like Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
• It flows north-south through Ahmedabad, bisecting the city into its western and eastern halves.
• Major Tributaries: Wakal River, Harnav River, Hathmati River, Watrak River, and Madhumati River.

Source: IE

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