Manjeera River

In Medak, near the Edupayala temple, a dramatic rescue operation took place after two youths from Kukatpally were swept away by the swollen Manjeera River.

About Manjeera River

The Manjeera River is a key tributary of the Godavari River. It flows through several states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.

Course of the Manjeera River:

Origin: The river originates in the Balaghat range of hills near Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra, at an altitude of about 823 meters (2,700 feet).
Path: It passes through Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana, with the final stretch forming the boundary between Maharashtra to the west and Telangana to the east.
Confluence: It eventually drains into the Godavari River at Basara, near Nizamabad, Telangana.

Length and Catchment Area:

Total Length: The river spans a total length of 724 kilometers.
Catchment Area: The catchment area of the Manjeera River is approximately 30,844 square kilometers.

Tributaries of the Manjeera River

Some notable tributaries that feed the Manjeera include:

Haldi (Haridra)
Lendi
Nalla
Manyad
Terna
Tawarja
Gharni

Key Projects on the Manjeera River

Several important water projects have been developed along the Manjeera River to provide irrigation and drinking water to the region:

Singur Dam / Singur Reservoir:
- This project is located in the Medak district of Telangana and serves as a key source of irrigation and drinking water for the surrounding areas.
Nizam Sagar Project:
- Another significant project on the river, providing irrigation water to a large portion of the Nizamabad region in Telangana.

The Manjeera River plays a crucial role in sustaining the agricultural needs of the Telangana and surrounding regions, especially during the dry seasons.

Source: THE HINDU

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