Why is Palar dry?
The average rainfall in entire Palar river basin is low. This river basin used to suffer from frequent droughts. There has been no full scale flow for the past 10 years. However, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have mitigated frequent recurrence of droughts by developing innumerable minor and medium irrigation tanks.
In which state does the Palar river flow?
Palar River, river in southern India. It rises near the Ponnaiyar River, southwest of Chintamani, in Karnataka state, and flows 183 miles (295 km) southeastward through Tamil Nadu state to the Bay of Bengal, south of Chennai (Madras). Its major tributaries are the Ponnai and Cheyyar rivers.
Where is Palar Dam located?
It originates near Guthiyalathur in Bhavani Taluk of Erode district in Tamil Nadu and forms border between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Later, it flows into the Kaveri River near Palar in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Which district is Palar?
The main Palar River originates in Nandhi Durg, Kolar district at an elevation of 800 m above MSL in eastern part of Karnataka State, through Kolar and Bangarupet Taluks where it forms the very large Bethamangal tank, which is the main source of water supply to Kolar Gold Field and Bharath Earth Movers Limited.
Is Palar perennial river?
English: Palar river is one of non-perennial river flowing over the northern parts of Tamil nadu and ends into Bay of Bengal. The river is mostly dry and the water flows only once in many years. The picture was taken during Nov 2015 when water flowed in it after almost 10years in Vellore district of Tamilnadu.
Where does Palar end?
Bay of BengalPalar River / Mouth
Where does Palar river start?
Nandi HillsPalar River / Source
Which is the largest river of Telangana?
Godavari River
| Godavari River | |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha |
| Region | West India and South India |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source |
Where does the Palar start?
Which is the biggest river in Kolar district?
Palar is a river of southern India. It rises in Nandidurg hills in Kolar district of Karnataka state, and flows 93 km in Karnataka, 33 km in Andhra Pradesh and 222 km in Tamil Nadu before its confluence into the Bay of Bengal at Vayalur about 100 KM south of Chennai.
Which is the biggest dam in Tamil Nadu?
The Mettur Dam
The Mettur Dam is one of the largest dams in India and also the largest in Tamil Nadu, located across the river Kaveri where it enters the plains. Built in 1934, it took 9 years to complete.
Which is the biggest lake in Tamil Nadu?
Veeranam Lake Lake
| Veeranam Lake | |
|---|---|
| Lake Veeranam | |
| Veeranam Lake | |
| Location | Lalpet, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, South India |
| Coordinates | 11°20′10″N 79°32′40″E |
Which district has 5 rivers in Karnataka?
The correct answer is Bijapur. Bijapur district has been compared with Punjab since Punjab refers to the five rivers that flow through the state, which are Jhelum, Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab, and Beas. Therefore P unjab has got its name due to these five rivers.
Which is the shortest river in Karnataka?
| Tunga River | |
|---|---|
| State | Karnataka |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Gangamoola |
| • location | Chikmagalur district, Karnataka, India |