Why is there a water dispute between Tamilnadu and Karnataka?
The 802 kilometres (498 mi) Kaveri river has 44,000 km2 basin area in Tamil Nadu and 32,000 km2 basin area in Karnataka. The inflow from Karnataka is 425 TMCft whereas that from Tamil Nadu is 252 TMCft. Based on the inflow Karnataka is demanding its due share of water from the river.
Why do the rivers of south India have water throughout the year?
Explanation: The Rivers of south India are not useful waterways because they are almost dry throughout the year except in the monsoon. These rivers are fed by the waters collected from the seasonal rain and not by the glaciers as in the north of India; hence they do not have enough water for navigation.
What do you know about river water dispute between the states of India?
When union government wants to take over a interstate river project under its control from States per entry 56 of the union list, it has to take approval of the riparian states’ legislature assemblies before passing such bill in the Parliament per Article 252 of the constitution. …
What is the main source of water for the rivers of South India?
monsoon rain
A large quantity of monsoon rain reaches the sea by flowing a short distance. [Longest west flowing river is Netravathi and its length is about 96 KMs] Thus, abundant quantity of rain water which is the only source for SOUTH INDIA is reaching the sea with in a day!{
Which river do not have water throughout the year?
Answer: These rivers are seasonal or non-perennial as they receive water only form the rains and thus cannot maintain water flow throughout the year. Some of the famous peninsular rivers include Kaveri, Narmada, Tapi, Krishna, Mahanadi and Godavari.
What is the reason for the Inter State Water Disputes give some examples of such disputes?
They arise due to unresolved problems regarding sharing of the costs and benefits of multi-purpose projects on these rivers. Examples of such disputes are (i) The Kaveri River Water dispute between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry.
How many rivers flow south India?
South India Rivers
| River Name | Length (km) | Places Benifited |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna | 1400 | Maharastra & Andhrapradesh |
| Periyar | 244 | Tamil Nadu and Kerala |
| Godavari | 1465 | South-easterly part of Andhra Pradesh |
| Bhima | 861 | Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana |
Where do South Indian rivers originate from?
The major rivers of this region are the Godavari, Krishna and Cauvery. These rivers flow from the western ghats towards the east and empty in the Bay of Bengal. Almost all the rivers in India are east-flowing rivers. These rivers originate from the western ghats and fall into the Bay of Bengal.