Tawi River
| Tawi River Surajputri | |
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| Country |  India Pakistan |
| Region | Jammu and Kashmir |
The Tawi is a
Origin and coarse of flow
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Tawi river originates from Kailash Kund glacier in Bhaderwah Doda district, and then flows through the Seoj Dhar meadows in Doda district. Its
The length of Tawi river is about 141 km (88 mi). The river in general flows through steep hills on either side excepting the lower reach for about 35 km (22 mi). The river is about 300 m (980 ft) wide at the bridge in Jammu city. The height of Gujjar Nagar bridge is 90m.
After traversing Jammu city, the river crosses into Pakistan's Punjab and joins Chenab river.
Artificial lake project
Jammu and Kashmir government is constructing an artificial lake on River Tawi at Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu to promote tourism and supply water to dry areas of the city. A team of Pakistani officials visited the site and studied the details of the project which will help allay any apprehensions about violation of provisions of
See also
References
- ^ ISBN 978-81-85182-61-2.
- ^ "Panel from Pakistan in Jammu to survey lake project on Tawi". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 23 February 2011.
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