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Jhelum

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The Jhelum is a river of the Indus basin that rises at the Verinag spring in the Kashmir Valley and flows through Jammu and Kashmir before entering Pakistan. It passes through Wular Lake and forms part of the river system that joins the Chenab, ultimately reaching the Indus through the Panjnad. The river supports irrigation, agriculture, hydropower, and settlements in the Kashmir Valley and Punjab. Its course is central to the water geography of the wider Indus basin.

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Where does the Jhelum River begin?

The Jhelum rises from the Verinag spring in the southeastern Kashmir Valley. It then flows through Kashmir, including the area around Srinagar and Wular Lake, before entering Pakistan.

Where does the Jhelum join the Chenab?

The Jhelum continues into Pakistan and joins the Chenab near Trimmu in Punjab. From there, its water continues through the Panjnad and Indus river system toward the Arabian Sea.

How long is the Jhelum River?

The river is commonly described as about 725 kilometers long, although measurements vary depending on which headwater streams are counted. Its most prominent upper course runs through the Kashmir Valley.

Why is the Jhelum historically known as the Hydaspes?

The ancient Greek name Hydaspes refers to the Jhelum, which is traditionally identified as the river where Alexander the Great fought King Porus in 326 BCE. The river therefore appears in both South Asian geography and accounts of Alexander’s campaigns.

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