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The Tunga River is a river in Karnataka, India, that rises at Gangamoola in the Western Ghats. It runs for about 147 kilometers through the state before meeting the Bhadra River at Koodli near Shivamogga. The combined flow continues east as the Tungabhadra, a major tributary of the Krishna River, ma...
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Clear Western Ghats headwaters, sacred sites, and attractive landscapes earn strong regional regard; limited size and hydrological modification constrain prominence.
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The Bhadra River rises in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and flows east through the state. It joins the Tunga River at Kudli to form the Tungabhadra, which continues toward the Krishna basin. The Bhadra Dam near Lakkavalli impounds the river and provides water used for irrigation and other regional...
Why this score
Scenic Western Ghats river with wildlife sanctuary and agricultural value; damming, mining pressure, and limited independent identity moderate ratings.
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