Shimsha
Shimsha River | |
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Location | |
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Devarayanadurga hills |
• location | Tumkur, Karnataka, India |
Mouth | Kaveri River |
• location | Chamarajanagar, India |
• coordinates | 12°18′40″N 77°14′18″E / 12.3112°N 77.2383°E |
Length | 221 km (137 mi)approx. |
Shimsha is a river that flows in the state of
Geography
- Origin
Shimsha originates at an altitude of 914 m in the
- Course
After originating in the
- Sub-tributaries
In its course the river is joined by other smaller rivers and streams such as Veeravaishnavi, Kanihalla, Chikkahole, Hebbahalla, Mullahalla and Kanva.[1]
- Towns and cities
Maddur is a major town that lies on this river.
Dams
- Markonahalli Dam
Markonahalli Dam is a dam built across the river Shimsha in the
Power generation
Shimsha has a waterfall at Shimshapura in Malavalli Taluk. This is also the location of the Shimsha Hydro Electric Project which has an installed capacity of 17,200 kilowatts. It was the first ever hydro electric project in Asia. Kolar Gold Fields was supplied with the electricity generated in 1902. Three years later Bangalore was electrified. The foundation stone for this project was laid by
Issues
Sand mining
The sand found on the river bed of the Shimsha river is mined and used for construction activities, sometimes illegally. Due to the environmental issues that can be caused by sand mining, this activity is currently banned.[6]
Pollution
Discharge of waste from towns and cities on the way are major contributors to pollution in the Shimsha. However, the Government is trying to clean up the river and has released funds for the same.[7]
See also
- Pharping Hydro Power Project
Accidents
In 1897, a railway bridge over this river collapsed during a heavy flood, killing about 150 passengers.
References
- ^ a b "River systems of Karnataka". Online webpage of the Water Resources Department. Government of Karnataka. Retrieved 26 August 2007.
- ^ "Mandya district". Online webpage of MapsofIndia.com. Retrieved 26 August 2007.
- ^ a b c "Incessant rain: Part of Markonahalli Dam broken open". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 11 October 2000. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 27 August 2007.
- ^ "Reservoir fisheries of India: Karnataka". Online webpage of FAO. Retrieved 27 August 2007.
- ^ "100 years of hydel power in State". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 5 July 2004. Archived from the original on 4 August 2004. Retrieved 26 August 2007.
- ^ "Stop sand mining at Shimsha river bed, HC tells K'taka Govt". Online webpage of OneIndia.in. Retrieved 26 August 2007.
- ^ "Rs 2 cr to clean Shimsha". Online Edition of The Deccan Herald, dated 2005-06-07. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 26 August 2007.