description Krishna River Overview
The Krishna River is a major river of the Deccan Plateau in peninsular India. It flows for about 1,400 kilometers through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh before entering the Bay of Bengal. The river and its tributaries support extensive irrigation, reservoirs, agriculture, and hydroelectric infrastructure across a basin that is strongly affected by seasonal monsoon rainfall.
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Where does the Krishna River rise and end?
The Krishna rises in the Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. It flows for about 1,400 kilometers before entering the Bay of Bengal.
Which Indian states does the Krishna River cross?
The river basin extends across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. These four states depend on the Krishna system for farming, reservoirs, and drinking-water supply.
Why is the Krishna River important for irrigation?
The Krishna is one of the major irrigation rivers of peninsular India, supporting crops across the Deccan Plateau. Projects such as the Almatti and Nagarjuna Sagar reservoirs regulate water for agriculture and power.
What are important tributaries of the Krishna River?
The Bhima and Tungabhadra are two of the Krishna's best-known tributaries. Their combined catchments greatly expand the river system before the Krishna reaches the Bay of Bengal.
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