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The Ravi River rises in the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh and flows through the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is one of the tributaries of the Indus river system and eventually joins the Chenab. Under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, the Ravi is among the eastern rivers allocated primarily for India’s use, subject to the treaty’s provisions.
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Where does the Ravi River begin and end?
The Ravi rises in the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh and flows through the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It eventually joins the Chenab, which is part of the Indus river system.
Is the Ravi River part of the Indus river system?
Yes. The Ravi is one of the Indus system's tributaries and joins the Chenab downstream. Its waters therefore contribute to the larger river network that drains toward the Indus.
What does the Indus Waters Treaty say about the Ravi?
The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty classifies the Ravi among the eastern rivers assigned primarily to India. The same eastern-river group also includes the Beas and Sutlej.
Does the Ravi flow through both India and Pakistan?
Yes. Its course begins in northern India and continues through the Punjab region before reaching the Chenab in Pakistan. That cross-border geography makes the river important to water management in both countries.
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