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The Kaveri (also known as Cauvery) is a major river flowing across Southern India.It is the third largest river in the region after Godavari and Krishna.The catchment area of the Kaveri basin is estimated to be 81,155 km 2 (31,334 sq mi) and encompasses the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and the union territory of Puducherry.
Map of India showing the major rivers. With a land area of 3,287,263 km 2 (1,269,219 sq mi) consisting of diverse ecosystems, India has many rivers systems and perennial streams. [1] The rivers of India can be classified into four groups – Himalayan, Deccan, Coastal, and Inland drainage.
Palar is a river in the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It originates near Guthiyalathur in Bhavani Taluk of Erode district in Tamil Nadu and forms border between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu .
Kaveri is a tributary of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, India.It has a length of 40 km, and a catchment area of 954 km 2. [1]The Kaveri river meets the Narmada river near Mandhata (Omkareshwar), around 882 km from Narmada's source. [1]
Map of the Kaveri River basin. The genesis of this conflict rests in two agreements in 1892 and 1924 between the Madras Presidency and Kingdom of Mysore. [6] The 802 kilometres (498 mi) Cauvery river has a 44,000 km 2 basin area in Tamil Nadu and 32,000 km 2 basin area in Karnataka.
The tribunal has also permitted the basin states to use all the excess water available in above normal water years. Moreover, the river basin population has reached 40 million in the year 2015 and the increasing per capita inorganic salts used/consumed in industrial, agriculture and residential sectors are enhancing the salt export requirements.
The name Vennaaru originates from the 'Venniaaru' which was constructed by Karikal Cholan after his famous victory at Vennipparanthalai battle. Like other rivers in the Kaveri delta, the Vennar was important for transportation during the Chola period. One branch of the river was dug out and expanded by the Chola King Parantaka I. [4]