River Tawi Latest News
Recently, India forewarned Pakistan as a “humanitarian gesture” about a potential flood in the Tawi river.
About River Tawi
- It is a major left-bank tributary of the Chenab River and an important river in the Jammu region.
- It is considered sacred and holy. The Tawi River is also called “Surya Putri” in ancient texts.
- Origin: It rises from Kalpas Kund of Seo Dhar in the Bhaderwah in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, then descends to Sudh Mahadev.
- It traverses steep hills and plains before entering Pakistan’s Punjab province and merging with the Chenab River.
- The catchment area of the river up to the Indian border (Jammu) is 2168 sq.km. and falls in the districts of Jammu, Udhampur, and a small part of Doda.
- Tributaries of Tawi River: On the way, many tributaries such as Bhuteshwari (Birma), Duddhar, Jajjhar, etc., join this river.
- The Tawi River traverses through and divides the city of Jammu into two segments.
- The water of this river is the main source of water for the entire city.
Source: IE
Last updated on August, 2026
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