Chenab River

Chenab River Latest News

India reportedly opened multiple gates at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam, built on the Chenab River in Ramban.

About Chenab River

• The Chenab River literally means “Moon” (Chan) and “River” (aab) is a river of the Indian subcontinent in northwestern India and northeastern and eastern Pakistan.
• It is a tributary of the Indus River.
• Course:
  • Origin: It is formed by the confluence of two streams, Chandra and Bhaga,at Tandi in the upper Himalayas in the Lahaul and Spiti Districts of Himachal Pradesh.
  • In its upper reaches, it is also known as the Chandrabhaga.
  • It flows west through Jammu and Kashmir union territory, between the steep cliffs of the Siwalik Range (south) and the Lesser Himalayas (north).
  • Turning southwest, it continues into Pakistan, descending from the uplands into the broad alluvial lowlands of Punjab province. 
  • After receiving the Jhelum River near Trimmu, the Chenab empties into the Sutlej River, a tributary of the Indus River.
• Its total length is about 605 miles (974 km), and it feeds several irrigation canals.
• It is the largest river of Himachal Pradesh in terms of volume of waters. 
• Tributaries: The tributaries of the Chenab River include Miyar Nalla, Sohal, Thirot, Bhut Nalla, Marusudar, and Lidrari.
• The waters of the Chenab are shared by India and Pakistan as per the terms of the Indus Water Treaty. 

Chenab River FAQs

Q1: Which two rivers form Chenab?

Ans: It is formed by the confluence of two streams, Chandra and Bhaga.

Q2: Chenab River is a tributary of which major river?

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Ans: Indus

Q3: Where does the Chenab River originate?

Ans: Tandi in Himachal Pradesh

Source: ET