Over 600 turtles seized from smugglers were released into the Gomti River recently.
About Gomti River:
It is a tributary of the Ganges River.
Course:
Origin: It is an alluvial river that originates from the Gomat Taal, otherwise called Fulhaar Jheel, found near the Madho Tanda in Pilibhit district in Uttar Pradesh, India.
After flowing through an incised valley southwardsthrough the districts of Sitapur, Lucknow, Barabanki, Sultanpur, and Jaunpur, it joins River Ganganear Varanasi.
The river extends to about 900 km.
The total drainage area of the river is 30,437 sq. km.
It is a perennial river. The river is characterised by sluggish flow throughout the year, except during the monsoon season, when heavy rainfall causes a manifold increase in the runoff.
Major Cities: There are various cities that are situated on the banks of the River Gomti, such as Sultanpur, Lucknow, Jaunpur, and Lakhimpur Kheri.
Tributaries: Kathina, Bhainsi, Sarayan, Gon, Reth, Sai, Pili, and Kalyani.
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