Narmada River
In which states does Narmada River flow?
The river flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat between Vindhya and Satpura hill ranges before falling into the Gulf of Cambay in the Arabian Sea about 10 km north of Bharuch, Gujarat.
What is the oldest river of India?
Narmada river is regarded as the oldest river of India.
Does Narmada meet Ganga?
Narmada and Ganga have no intersection point. They flow in different parts of India and follow distinct courses.
Why is Narmada River sacred?
Hindus believe the Narmada River sprang from the body of the god Shiva, and in sanctity the Narmada ranks after only the Ganges.
Why Shivling is found in Narmada River?
The Mineralogical composition of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh is thought to have been caused by a meteorite that erupted and dropped over it.
Narmada River | Sardar Sarovar Project at Narmada River
The largest river in peninsular India to flow west, the Narmada River, cuts across the nation’s center and has an influence on people’s lives in several states. From its modest beginnings on the Amarkantak Hill to the Gulf of Khambhat, the Narmada is an important waterway for both practical and cultural reasons. It gained attention recently when floods in Gujarat brought attention to its critical role in the ecological and human settlements in the region.
In this article, we will get to know everything there is about the Narmada River, the reason it is the talk of the town, get to know more about the Sardar Sarovar Project in detail, and also learn about the different color-coded alerts issued by the IMD.
Let’s start.
Table of Content
- About Narmada River
- Why was Narmada River in the News?
- Sardar Sarovar Project – Narmada River
- What are the Different Color-coded Alerts Issued by the IMD?
- Some Facts About the Narmada River