Krishna River

The Andhra Pradesh State Cabinet has recently approved the construction of a flood protection wall along the Krishna River, aiming to mitigate recurring flooding issues that affect local communities.

• The wall is expected to protect areas such as Sundarayya Nagar and Mahanadu Colony from future flooding during monsoon seasons.
• The Krishna River is one of India’s major river systems, flowing approximately 1,400 km through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
• It is the second-largest east-flowing river in Peninsular India.
• The river originates from Mahabaleshwar near Jor village in Satara district, Maharashtra.
• It is bounded by the Balaghat range (north), Eastern Ghats (south/east), and Western Ghats (west).
• Important tributaries include the Tungabhadra, Koyna, Bhima, Musi, and Malaprabha rivers.
• The Krishna River is crucial for agriculture and industry, supporting millions of people.
• Major dams built on the river are Nagarjuna Sagar, Srisailam, and Almatti dams.