Ghaggar-Hakra

Rivers and drainage system of Punjab

The word Punjab is made of two words Punj (Five) + Aab (Water) i.e. land of five rivers. It is named so because of the five rivers flowing through this land and these five rivers of Punjab are Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum. Historically, Punjab was the name of the region containing today’s states of Punjab … Read more

Rivers and drainage system of rajasthan

Rajasthan – Drainage System Rajasthanis biggest state in area with 5.5 percent Population but only 1 percent water Resources of the country. State is divided in to 13 watersheds and 59 sub-watersheds. Most of the Rivers originate from the Aravali hills and flow either in east or west. Those Rivers flowing in east merge with Yamuna. … Read more