DHAULIGANGA

  • February 8, 2021
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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DHAULIGANGA

Subject: Geography

Context: Water Levels Surge Up In Dhauli Ganga Once Again After Glacier Burst.

Concept:

  • Dhauligangaalso known as Dhauli river is one of the six source streams of the ganga river. It originates from DeovanHimani and flows along gahrwal division of uttarakhand.
  • It rises at an altitude of 5070 metres in Niti Pass at chamoli district of uttarakhand.
  • It meets Alaknandariver at Vishnu Prayag at the base of Joshimath Mountains.
  • Major Hydroelectric projects situated at Tapovan, Maleri Jhelum, Jhelum Tamak in chamoli district.

DHAULIGANGA Geography