Key Facts about Koyna River
- It is a tributary of the Krishna River that originates in Mahabaleshwar.
- It flows in a north-south direction in contrast to most rivers that flow in east-west direction.
- It meets the Krishna River at Karad in Satara.
- This meeting place, Karad, is also famous for sugar production.
- This confluence of the Koyna with Krishna River is named ‘Preeti Sangam’. It means confluence of love’.
- This river is known as the ‘lifeline of Maharashtra’ due to its role in electricity generation in the state.
- It flows over 2,036 square kilometers area in the Deccan terrain of Western Ghats in Maharashtra.
- The main tributaries of the Koyna river are Kera, Wang, Morna, and Mahind.
Koyna Dam: History, Objective, Earthquake
The Koyna Dam is one of the largest dams built in Maharashtra state of India. It is located in Koyna Nagar in the Satara district of Maharashtra. This dam is built on the Koyna River. It was built to generate hydroelectric power for the nearby areas. It is located on the state highway between Chiplun and Karad in the Western Ghats.
In this article, We have discussed Koyana Dam’s History, Objectives, Interesting Facts, and many more in detail.
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