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  1. The gross water storage capacity of the Krishna river basin is 987.8 billion cubic metres. Origin of Krishna River. As mentioned earlier, the Krishna river originates from the Western Ghats and flows through the country’s length. The Krishna river basin lies on the eastern coast of India and is therefore highly prone to floods.

  2. Dec 20, 2016 · In Maharashtra Krishna River is lined by throughout its length by ‘ghats’. Many temples were built on Ghats. Shortly after its origin Krishna river banks are beautified by Menawali ghat built on the river in 1780 during Peshwa rule. Today the place is a popular location for shooting Bollywood films.

  3. Feb 1, 2024 · If you’re interested in learning about the tributaries of the Krishna River System, then you’ve come to the right place as this article covers everything you need to know about the Krishna River System, including its basin, origin, starting point, left and right bank tributaries, dams on the Krishna River for UPSC, and a map for UPSC that illustrates its flow from Maharashtra.

  4. Feb 21, 2024 · The Krishna River is one of the major rivers in India. It orginates from Western Ghats and flowing towards the Eastern Coast. Origin: The Krishna River originates at Mahabaleshwar in the state of Maharashtra. It is situated in the Western Ghats at an elevation of about 1,300 meters.

  5. The river is around 1400 km in length. Krishna River originates from Mahabaleshwar near the Jor village of Satara District of Maharashtra. Then it flows towards the west to finally reach Bay of Bengal at Hamasaladeevi in Andhra Pradesh. Krishna River causes heavy soil erosion during the monsoon floods.

  6. Feb 10, 2024 · Krishna River. In Southern India, the Krishna River is an inter-state river. It is Peninsular India's second largest river, rising at an altitude of 1337 metres near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra State in the Western Ghats. It runs for about 1400 kilometres across the peninsula, from west to east, passing through Maharashtra, Karnataka, and ...

  7. Origin of the Krishna River : Krishna river originates in the western ghats near Mahabaleshwar at an elevation of about 1,300 meter, in the state of Maharashtra in central India. It is one of the longest rivers in India. The Krishna river is around 1,290 km in length.