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The Yamuna River in North India is a 1,376km long river that merges with the Ganges and supports extensive agricultural lands.
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Key Points
- The Yamuna River is one of North India's major rivers and is considered one of the most sacred rivers in India.
- It is the second largest tributary of the Ganges and has an average annual flow of 2,948m/s.
- The river rises in the Lower Himalayas in Uttarakhand and merges with the Ganges at Triveni Sangam near Allahabad.
- The Yamuna River Basin accounts for about 7.10% of India's total geographical area and drains a total area of 366,223 sq. km.
- The river has immense economic importance, providing water for irrigation and potable water supply to millions of people.
- The Yamuna River is home to diverse flora and fauna in its upper course but is heavily polluted due to human activities.
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The Yamuna River in North India is 1,376km long and merges with the Ganges; it supports extensive agricultural lands.
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The Yamuna River, a major river in North India, flows for 1,376km before merging with the River Ganges at the Triveni Sangam near Allahabad. It is the second largest tributary of the Ganges, with an average annual flow of 2,948m/s. The river basin accounts for about 7.10% of India's total geographical area and supports extensive agricultural lands.
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The Yamuna River, also known as Jumna, is a major river in North India, flowing for 1,376km before merging with the River Ganges at the Triveni Sangam near Allahabad. It is the second largest tributary of the Ganges, with an average annual flow of 2,948m/s. The river rises at an elevation of 6,387m at the Yamunotri Glacier and then flows southward for about 200km. The Tons River is its biggest tributary, joining near Dehradun. The river basin accounts for about 7.10% of India's total geographical area and supports extensive agricultural lands. However, it is also one of the most polluted rivers in the world, receiving more than 800 liters of untreated sewage and 44 million liters of industrial effluents daily, rendering it unfit for consumption.
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The Yamuna River, also known as Jumna, is a major river in North India and is considered one of the most sacred rivers in the country. It rises in the Indian State of Uttarakhand and flows for about 1,376km before merging with the River Ganges at the Triveni Sangam near Allahabad. The Yamuna is the second largest tributary of the Ganges, with an average annual flow of 2,948m/s, and is considered the longest tributary of the Ganges in India.
The river rises at an elevation of 6,387m at the Yamunotri Glacier and then flows southward for about 200km, passing through the Shivalik Hills Range and the Lower Himalayan Mountain Ranges. The Tons River is the biggest and most extensive tributary of the River Yamuna, which joins the Yamuna near Dehradun. The river then descends onto the plains of the Doon Valley, where it is diverted into the East Yamuna Canal for hydroelectric power generation. The river then passes through several cities and merges with the Ganges at Triveni Sangam near Allahabad.
The Yamuna River Basin accounts for about 7.10% of India's total geographical area and drains a total area of 366,223 sq. km. It runs parallel to the River Ganges and creates the fertile Ganges-Yamuna Doab region between them.
The Yamuna River has immense economic importance in India, as it helps irrigate extensive tracts of agricultural lands in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Approximately 57 million people depend on the waters of the Yamuna for their daily sustenance, and about 70% of Delhi's potable water supply is provided by River Yamuna.
The river serves as an important habitat for fishes, supporting a rich diversity of fish species. However, exotic fishes like Tilapia have led to a reduction in the native Gharial population in the Yamuna River.
The Yamuna River is considered one of the most polluted rivers in the world, receiving more than 800 liters of untreated sewage and 44 million liters of industrial effluents every day. The high level of pollution has degraded the water quality of the Yamuna River and rendered it unfit for consumption.
598 word summary
The Yamuna River, also known as Jumna, is one of North India's major rivers and is considered one of the most sacred rivers in India. It rises in the Lower Himalayas in the Indian State of Uttarakhand and flows for about 1,376km before merging with the River Ganges at the Triveni Sangam near Allahabad (Prayagraj). The Yamuna is the second largest tributary of the Ganges, with an average annual flow of 2,948m/s, and is considered the longest tributary of the Ganges in India.
The river rises at an elevation of 6,387m at the Yamunotri Glacier on the southwestern slopes of Banderpooch massif in the Mussoorie Range of the Lesser Himalayas in the Uttarkashi District in Uttarakhand. It then flows southward for about 200km, passing through the Shivalik Hills Range and the Lower Himalayan Mountain Ranges. The steep upper catchment area of the Yamuna basin contains many geomorphic features, including steep rock benches, interlocking spurs, large terraces, and gorges. The Tons River is the biggest and most extensive tributary of the River Yamuna, which joins the Yamuna near Dehradun. Other tributaries of the River Yamuna include Rishi Ganga, Hanuman Ganga, Bata, Giri, and Kunta rivers. The river then descends onto the plains of the Doon Valley, where it is diverted into the East Yamuna Canal for hydroelectric power generation. The river then passes through several cities and merges with the Ganges at Triveni Sangam near Allahabad.
The Yamuna River Basin accounts for about 7.10% of India's total geographical area. It drains a total area of 366,223 sq. km, which comprises about 40.2% of the entire Gangetic Basin. The river runs parallel to the River Ganges and creates the fertile Ganges-Yamuna Doab region between them.
The Yamuna River has immense economic importance in India. It drains a highly fertile region and its waters help irrigate extensive tracts of agricultural lands in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Approximately 57 million people depend on the waters of the Yamuna for their daily sustenance, and about 70% of Delhi's potable water supply is provided by River Yamuna. The Triveni Sangam in Allahabad is the site of the Maha Kumbh Mela where more than 120 million Hindu pilgrims participate to take a holy dip at the most revered Sangam in every 12 years.
The native flora and fauna are currently restricted to the upper course of the river, from the Yamunotri Glacier to the Himalayan foothills. The Yamuna serves as an important habitat for fishes, supporting a rich diversity of fish species. However, exotic fishes like Tilapia have led to a reduction in the native Gharial population in the Yamuna River.
According to Hindu Mythology, the Yamuna River is regarded as the daughter of the Sun God and the sister of Yama, the God of Death. Hindus believe that bathing in the waters of the Yamuna River will free them from the torments of death. The river has been mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts and has served as a source of inspiration for several legends and folk tales relating to Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal along the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra.
The Yamuna River is considered one of the most polluted rivers in the world. Human sewage, household waste, agricultural run-offs, industrial effluents, ashes from crematoriums, and idol immersions have severely polluted the river. It receives more than 800 liters of untreated sewage and 44 million liters of industrial effluents every day. The high level of pollution has degraded the water quality of the Yamuna River and rendered it unfit for consumption.