The river cauvery originates in karnatakas kodagu district, flows into tamil nadu and reaches the bay of bengal. Increase in the anthropogenic pressures within the river basin and surrounding landscapes have persistently stressed the riparian ecosystem structure adversely, besides altering its composition. The kaveri basin is estimated to 72,000 km2 with many tributaries including the shimsha, the hemavati, the arkavati, honnuhole, lakshmana tirtha, kabini, bhavani river, the lokapavani, the noyyal and the amaravati river. The 802 km kaveri river has 32,000 sq km basin area in karnataka and 44,000 sq km basin area in tamil nadu. Probable agricultural biodiversity heritage sites in india. Amaravati river is a tributary of kaveri river in coimbatore. Interstate water disputes among the riparian states.
The eastern parts of the basin are covered by alluvium and contain a relatively. Cauvery, also spelled as kaveri is the sacred river of southern india. Sage reference the complete guide for your research journey. Explore cauvery river basin profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of cauvery river basin. It is one of the important rivers in the territory. The water used in the cauvery delta in tamil nadu and puducherry is nearly 280 tmc which is the tail end water use in the river basin and its regenerated water either goes to sea or outside the cauvery basin. Salient features of cauvery basin basin extent longitude 75 27 to 79 54 e latitude 10 9 to 30 n length of cauvery river km 800. Rapid expansion of the irrigable areas, however, renewed the dispute over the use of the cauvery waters. Statewise distribution of drainage area of cauvery basin. Cauvery river water dispute pdf download for upsc mains exam, essay on cauvery water dispute, ssc cgl questions on cauvery dispute,upsc prelims 2017 cauvery. Spatiotemporal variation of heavy metals in cauvery river basin. The cauvery basin extends over states of tamil nadu, karnataka. Central government, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the interstate river water disputes act, 1956 33 of 1956 had constituted the cauvery water disputes tribunal vide notification number s.
Around 81155 km2 area comes under the cauvery basin, which is nearly 2. Occasional flood problem in lower reaches and delta areas of cauvery river. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The flood water flows through cauvery river and flood warning has announced in all districts of cauvery river and evacuation from low lying area was done by each district collectors. The case of the upper cauvery river basin indian academy of.
Parts of three indian states tamil nadu, kerala, and karnataka and the union territory of pondicherry lie in the cauvery basin. It rises at an elevation of 1,341 m at talakaveri on the brahmagiri range near cherangala village of. Kannada is the most widely spoken language in the cauvery basin, and people in urban areas can also understand english and hindi. Hydropower generation performance in cauvery basin. A chronology of the riparian wrangle, compiled by t arvind. Geology of cauvery basin pdf map of india showing cauvery basin, b. The river cauvery is the third largest river of south india after mahanadi and godavari. Cauvery river basin, in response to anthropogenic pressures. In 1990, the cauvery water disputes tribunal was constituted but, despite its rulings, disagreements reemerge in dry years. Kaveri river, kaveri also spelled cauvery, sacred river of southern india.
Kaveri also known as cauvery, the anglicized name, is an indian river flowing through the states of karnataka and tamil nadu. Its water drains the states of karnataka and tamil nadu. Geochemistry and speciation of heavy metals in sediments of cauvery river basin around. Engineering manual irrigation, the relevant part of which has been annexed to tn. In this perspective, a study has been undertaken in the cauvery river basin in south india, using morphometric analysis of the entire river basin in relation to its 17 sixth order subwatersheds. Sustainable water management in a river basin requires knowledge of the water availability in the basin and current and future demands. Geological map of the ariyalur sub basin showing the distribution of cretaceous and tertiary formations modified after. Geological map of the ariyalur sub basin showing the distribution of cretaceous and tertiary formations modified. The catchment of the river basin lies in the states of karnataka, tamil nadu, kerala and union. Prioritization of subwatersheds in a river basin using morphometric parameters is one of the simplest approaches for development of watersheds for its use and management. Geochemistry and speciation of heavy metals in sediments of.
Cauvery basin is one of the significant areas of rice and sugarcane production in india. The cauvery basin drains an area of about 81,000 sq. Pmp atlas for cauvery and other east flowing river basins final. An explanatory line diagram is given for each basin showing the course of the major river from its origin to outfall and its tributaries along with headworks and photographs of water resource structures. River basin atlas of india a report by central water. The kaveri river rises at talakaveri on the brahmagiri range in the western ghats, kodagu district of the state of karnataka, at an elevation of 41m above mean sea level and flows for about 800 km before its outfall into the bay of bengal. The sampling ensured representation of informants from different fishing sources. Jun 14, 20 the cauvery river water dispute, primarily between tamil nadu and karnataka, dates back to the 19th century. Cauvery basin is a pericratonic basin extending over 50,000 km 2 both in on land and offshore up to 2000 m bathymetry. The cauvery river basin within karnataka crbk is a subbasin of the crb, located within karnataka 35,960 sq. Water resources development in the cauvery river basin, india.
During its long journey, the river passes through picturesque scenery, steep slopes and. When the land is under shade, organic material in the soil builds up. Cauvery water management authority cwma department of. Major geologic events of the cauvery basin, india and their.
Sage books the ultimate social sciences digital library. The history of the development of water resources in the cauvery river basin is described in this paper. Cauvery river water dispute pdf download for upsc mains exam geographical location of river cauvery. Sage business cases real world cases at your fingertips. The study deals with the irrigation planning of the cauvery river basin in peninsular. Hence, dendritic pattern of drainage is very well noticed in the river basin.
The study was conducted in cauvery river basin from january 2011 to june 2011. May 04, 2019 map of india showing cauvery basin, b. The cauvery river originates in karnatakas kodagu district, flows into tamil nadu and reaches the bay of bengal at poompuhar. The river cauvery is an interstate river in southern india that runs across three of the southern. The activity of 226ra in cauvery river basin soil sample is less than the activity of 226ra in netravathi river of karnataka and is also below the world average value.
Dec 19, 2009 the cauvery river basin of south india has a large phytofloristic wealth, rightfully enough to constitute a separate phytogeographic unit. On the other hand, three river basins in southern india godavari, krishna, and cauvery together represent 21 per cent area of the country area while they account for. Pdf spatiotemporal variation of heavy metals in cauvery. A stretch of river cauvery in karnataka, receives mainly an agricultural runoff followed by domestic and industrial sewage, apart from this recreation, ritual, sand mining practices and hydroelectric power generation cause intensive pressure on. All the cauvery reservoirs will come under the control of the board and the states will lose its rights. After four decades of court battles over interstate sharing of cauvery river water, tamil nadu is now pinning its hopes on the godavaricauv. Cauvery river basin 1 free download as powerpoint presentation. Parts of tamil nadu, kerala, karnataka and pondicherry lie in the cauvery basin. Karnataka, tamil nadu, kerala and ponidchery are the four riparian states staking claim on the cauvery water and of these karnataka and tamil nadu are the major riparian and contending states. The basin spreads over 33 parliamentary constituencies 2009 comprising 18 of tamil nadu, 11 of karnataka, 3 of kerala and 1 of puducherry. But the sharing of the water of this river has become an issue of conflict between the two states, with each referring to a britishera document for deciding their claim.
Cq press your definitive resource for politics, policy and people. Subwatershed prioritization based on drainage morphometric. Karnataka and tamil nadu have been fighting over the cauvery waters over the past few centuries, but the current watersharing dispute can be traced back to the time of british india. The cauvery river water dispute, primarily between tamil nadu and karnataka, dates back to the 19th century. Cauvery river basin is spread over an area of 87,900 km. Cauvery calling action now to save cauvery isha sadhguru.
Originating in talakaveri, kodagu, the river irrigates agricultural fields, generates electricity, and provides drinking water to. Cauvery has depleted over 40% in the last 70 years. The cauvery kaveri river is one of the sacred interstate rivers of india which originates at talakaveri on the brahmigiri hills 12 75 n latitude and 74 34 e. Soil will then retain water and allow it to percolate underground, which then feeds the river throughout the year. The region around the cauvery kaveri river the basin is an agriculturally important and unique region. Preliminary studies on the geochemistry of the cauvery river basin. This monograph gives an account of the cauvery water conflict, traces the reasons for its aggravation in terms of.
Assessment of physicochemical characteristics of selected study area of cauvery basin sakala b t1, sampath kumar m c2 1. Furthermore, the long porfileof the river cauvery through. In the present study, water and sediment quality analysis of cauvery river around krs dam. It lies in karnataka, kerala, tamil nadu and pondicherry states of southern india. Occasional flood problem in lower reaches and delta cauuvery of cauvery river. The river is also known as the kaveri and is one of the holiest rivers among the followers of. Cauvery basin forms a part of the south indian shield that preserves an early formed crust ma. For vegetation analysis, the riparian forest coming in the middle stretch of cauvery river was categorized into two zones, viz. The cauvery river is one of the major rivers of the peninsula. The state of karnataka contends that it does not receive its due share of water from the river as does tamil nadu. Sage video bringing teaching, learning and research to life. Course of river cauvery and its tributaries in karnataka the river cauvery has a number of tributaries in kamataka. Study of cauvery river water pollution and its impact on. The total length of the river from origin to outfall is 800 km.
The cauvery river rises at an elevation of 1,341 m at talakaveri on the brahmagiri range near cherangala village of kodagu coorg district of karnataka. The cauvery river basin covers an area of about 81, 155km. The basin is located between 1007 n and 0 28 n and 75 0 28 e and 79 0 52 e. Cauvery river rises in the western ghats and flows in eastwardly direction passing through the. It rises on the brahmagiri hill of the western ghats in southwestern karnataka state. Jan 06, 2020 map of india showing cauvery basin, b.
Almost half the cauvery basin suffers critical groundwater depletion. Riparian vegetation assessment of cauvery river basin of. Jan 11, 2020 prioritization of subwatersheds in a river basin using morphometric parameters is one of the simplest approaches for development of watersheds for its use and management. The cauvery river act as a source of drinking water, fishing and other domestic uses for the inhabitants.
Natural radionuclides and radon exhalation rate in the soils. This will revive the river ecology and also improve the farmers economic situation. It is of immense importance that a periodical research and timely monitoring of the river water and sediments around krs dam are very much needed. Since that day, cauvery water has been a bone of contention between the two states. It rises on brahmagiri hill of the western ghats in southwestern karnataka state, flows in a southeasterly direction for 475 miles 765 km through the states of karnataka and tamil nadu, and descends the eastern ghats in a series of great falls. Cauvery river water dispute pdf download for upsc mains exam the 765km. Disaster management at upper anicut in cauvery river basin. An attempt has been made to study determine the groundwater quality in sarabanga sub basin, cauvery river basin of. Apr 17, 2018 the supreme court has set may 3 as the deadline for the centre to come out with a draft scheme for implementing its verdict on sharing the cauvery river water. The kaveri river rises at talakaveri on the brahmagiri range in the western ghats, kodagu district of the state of karnataka, at an elevation of 41m above mean sea level and flows for about 800 km before its outfall. This pmp atlas of cauvery and others east flowing river basins has been prepared jointly by central water commission and india meteorological department. The origins of legal dispute over cauvery waters date back to 1892 and 1924 in agreements signed between mysore and madras. Introduction the cauvery river is one of the major rivers in the south india and is also termed as dakshina ganga.
Cauvery river basin within karnataka crbk the cauvery river basin within karnataka crbk is a subbasin of the crb, located within karnataka 35,960 sq. The river rises at talakaveri in the brahmagiri hills of the western ghats in karnataka. It rises on brahmagiri hill of the western ghats in southwestern karnataka state, flows in a southeasterly direction for 475 miles 765 km through the states of karnataka and tamil nadu, and descends the eastern ghats in. The objective of this study was to examine the present. Cauvery river the kaveri cauvery is designated as the dakshina ganga or the ganga of the south.
Here is a brief history of the dispute over the cauvery waters between the two states. It flows in the south and east through karnataka and tamil nadu and then across the southeastern lowlands and finally surrenders in the bay of bengalthrough two principal. Cauvery river water dispute pdf download for upsc mains exam. The cauvery dispute started in the year 1892, between the madras presidency under the british raj and the princely state of mysore when they had to come to terms with dividing the river water between the two states. Cauvery basin cauvery basin is a region in the south of karnataka state. Jul 30, 2019 map of india showing cauvery basin, b. The live storage capacity available in the river basin is nearly 310 tmc which is 40. The suffering of farmers and their suicides in tamil nadu and karnataka have made national headlines. It will increase water retention in cauvery basin by an estimated 40%. Water balance and climatic classification of the cauvery. More than 6000 m pile of sediments belonging to permian to recent age is well preserved in the basin. The cauvery river basin of south india has a large phytofloristic wealth, rightfully enough to constitute a separate phytogeographic unit. Kaveri river, also known as cauvery river, is one of the major rivers of southern india, which is considered sacrosanct by the hindus. Jan 20, 2016 cauvery river the kaveri cauvery is designated as the dakshina ganga or the ganga of the south.
The centuryandaquarterold dispute between karnataka and tamil nadu over a river basin in perpetual deficit offers not just india but also the wider world a sneak peek of the unwinnable future water wars. Flood has also surpluses from bhavani and amaravathy dams which are tributaries of cauvery basin. Cauvery water dispute between the tamil nadu and karnataka is almost 124 years old. The river cauvery flowing southeast has its flow across the foliation direction of rocks. The survey was based on two criteria like water sources and socioeconomic status. The present study is an attempt to delineate the groundwater potential zones in the central part of cauvery river basin, south india using integrated approach of remote. Cauvery river has 44,000 km2 basin area is in tamil nadu and 32,000 km2 basin areas is in karnataka.
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