Bagmati River is river flows between Nepal and India, UPSC.

Bagmati River

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Context: Flood situation have emerged in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur area as water level of Bagmati River has risen.

Details

Origin

Shivapuri Hills to the north of Kathmandu, Nepal.

Flows through

Kathmandu Valley, Chobhar gorge (Mahabharat range, lesser Himalaya), Cross lower Sivalik Hills, Reaching the Terai Reion.

In India it flows It flows across the districts Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur and Khagaria in Bihar.

The basin

Lies between Gandaki basin to the west and the Koshi basin to the east.

Length

586.3 km.

Major tributaries

Left Bank: Manohara, Marin Khola, Lakhandei, Adhwara, Kamala

Right Bank: Lalbakaiya, Bishnumati.

Out fall

Narayani River and enters into the Ganges.

Projects

Bagmati barrage and Kulekhani Hydropower Plant.

Religious and Historical Significance

Considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists.

Source of Nepalese civilization and urbanization.

Major shrines: Pashupatinath Temple , Gokarneshwor Mahadev temple, Koteshwor Mahadev temple.

Major threat to the river.

Untreated sewage, cremations.

Major threat from the River

Flood. Eg- - A major flood disaster has occurred in Bagmati river basin on 19-21 July, 1993.

Kosi River “Sorrow of Bihar”

Soil erosion and landslide in the upper course of the river produce one of the highest silt yields in the world. This is the reason it is referred to as the “Sorrow of Bihar”. On an annual basis, it's flooding affects an area of 21,000 km square of fertile land causing immense damage to the rural agricultural economy.

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Sources:

WikiPedia,World Scientific,IndiaVacation.net,NDtv.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements.

1. Kathmandu is situated on the banks of the Bagmati River.

2.The river is considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists.

3.It is a major tributary of Ghagara River.

4.An important Hindu temple, Pashupatinath, is located on the banks of this river.

How many of the above statement/s is are correct?

A.Only one

B.Only two

C.Only three

D.All four

Answer C