Subarnarekha River

Source: TH

Context: Over 50,000 people were affected in Balasore, Odisha, after a flash flood in the Subarnarekha River caused by heavy rain and release of water from Chandil Dam in Jharkhand.

About Subarnarekha River:

• Origin of River: The river originates near Piska/Nagri, close to Ranchi, Jharkhand. The name ‘Subarnarekha’ means “Streak of Gold,” linked to historical gold mining at its origin.

• The river originates near Piska/Nagri, close to Ranchi, Jharkhand.

• The name ‘Subarnarekha’ means “Streak of Gold,” linked to historical gold mining at its origin.

• States it flows through: Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha.

• Tributaries of Subarnarekha: Kharkai (joins at Jamshedpur), Kanchi, Roro, Harmu Nadi, Dulunga, Karru, Karakari, Singaduba, Kodia, and Dhamra. It is an independent river system and not a tributary of any larger river.

• Kharkai (joins at Jamshedpur), Kanchi, Roro, Harmu Nadi, Dulunga, Karru, Karakari, Singaduba, Kodia, and Dhamra.

• It is an independent river system and not a tributary of any larger river.

• Mouth of River: The river empties into the Bay of Bengal near Talsari, Odisha.

• Features of River: Length: 395 km. Drainage area: 18,951 sq. km — smaller among multi-state Indian river basins. Hundru Falls: A famous waterfall on its course in Jharkhand — falls from 98 metres. Course: After originating in Jharkhand, the river traverses Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal) and Balasore (Odisha) before reaching the sea. Cultural Significance: Known for gold traces in the sands of its riverbed.

• Length: 395 km.

• Drainage area: 18,951 sq. km — smaller among multi-state Indian river basins.

• Hundru Falls: A famous waterfall on its course in Jharkhand — falls from 98 metres.

• Course: After originating in Jharkhand, the river traverses Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal) and Balasore (Odisha) before reaching the sea.

• Cultural Significance: Known for gold traces in the sands of its riverbed.

About Chandil Dam:

• What it is? A multi-purpose dam known for tourism and irrigation, built across Subarnarekha River.

• A multi-purpose dam known for tourism and irrigation, built across Subarnarekha River.

• Located in: Chandil, Seraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand.

• Located on River: Built on the Subarnarekha River, near its confluence with Karkori River (which originates from Hundru Falls).