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26-06-2025 | 18:00 PM
Chenab River
India has restricted the flow of waters of Chenab at the Baglihar and Salal hydro-electric dams in Jammu and Kashmir after the Indus Treaty suspension.
Key Highlights
- Origin: It is formed by the confluence of two rivers, Chandra and Bhaga, at Tandi in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
- Course: It flows then through the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, joins the Sutlej River to form the Panjnad in Pakistan, which ultimately flows into the Indus River at Mithankot.
Tributaries
- Right Bank: Marusudar (largest tributary), Miyar Nalla, Bhut Nalla, and Kalnai
- Left Bank: Niru, Tawi, Neeru, and Lidrar
Major Hydroelectric Projects on Chenab River
- Salal Hydroelectric Project (at Reasi),
- Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project (at Ramban),
- Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Plant (Kishtwar district)
- Ratle Hydroelectric Plant (Drabshalla in the Kishtwar district).
