Gomti River

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As Lucknow rapidly transforms into a modern metropolis, environment experts and citizens are concerned over the future of Lucknow’s lifeline - the Gomti, which is battling a host of urbanisation challenges.

About Gomti River

• It is a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, flowing entirely through the state of Uttar Pradesh.
• The river is also known by the names Gumti or Gomati.
• The Gomti River is unique in that it is both rain- and groundwater-fed; the other major tributaries of the Ganga in this region are snow-fed rivers originating in the Himalayas.
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  • It originates from the Gomat Taal, otherwise called Fulhaar Jheel, which is located near the Madho Tanda in the Pilibhit district in Uttar Pradesh.
  • The river drains the area between the rivers Ramganga and Sharda.
  • After flowing southwards through the districts of Lucknow, Barabhanki, Sultanpur, Faizabad, and Jaunpur, it joins with the River Ganga near Saidpur.
• The river extends to about 900 km. 
• It drains a basin of about 7,240 square miles (18,750 square km).
• Major tributaries of the Gomti include the Sai River, Chowka River, Kathina River, and Saryu River.
• Major cities situated on the banks of the River Gomti are Sultanpur, Lucknow, Jaunpur, and Lakhimpur Kheri. 

Gomti River FAQs

Q1. The Gomti River is a tributary of which major Indian river?

Ans. Ganga

Q2. Which is the largest city situated on Gomti river?

Ans. The largest city situated on the Gomti River is Lucknow.

Q3. From where does the Gomti River originate?

Ans. It originates from the Gomat Taal, otherwise called Fulhaar Jheel, which is located near the Madho Tanda in the Pilibhit district in Uttar Pradesh.

Source: HT