In what locals have described as a miraculous escape, a 65-year-old woman who was swept away by the swollen Damodar River was rescued nearly 45 km downstream in West Bengal recently.
About Damodar River:
The Damodar River flows through the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Located in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, it is an important part of the Ganges River System.
The river is also known as the "Sorrow of Bengal" because of its devastating floods in the plains of West Bengal.
Course:
It originates from the Palamau hills of Chota Nagpur in Jharkhand.
From its source, the river flows in a southeastern direction, passing through the Chota Nagpur Plateau, a region known for its rich mineral deposits.
In its lower course, it flows through West Bengal’s plains and is joined by several tributaries.
Finally, the Damodar River meets the Hooghly River at Shayampur, which is 48 km from Kolkata.
Total Length: 592 km
The basin has a total catchment area of 25,820 sq.km.
The Damodar River has several tributaries, including:
Barakar River
Konar River
Jamunia River
Bokaro River
Sali River
Ghari River
Guaia River
Khadia River
Bhera River
Damodar Valley Project:
It is a significant river valley project in Eastern India, implemented to supply hydroelectric power to West Bengal and Bihar, as well as to prevent floods
The project is operated by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), an undertaking of the Indian Government established in July 1948.
It is situated on the Konar River in the district of Hazaribagh in Jharkhand.
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