Nine men were rescued recently in a joint operation by police and SDRF teams after they were trapped in the Tawi river following a sudden rise in the water level due to rains.
About Tawi River:
It is a major left-bank tributary of the Chenab River and an important river in the Jammu region.
It is considered sacred and holy. The Tawi River is also called "Surya Putri" in ancient texts.
Course:
The Tawi rises from Kalpas Kund of Seo Dhar in the Bhaderwah in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, then descends to Sudh Mahadev.
Spanning approximately 141 kilometers, it traverses steep hills and plains before entering Pakistan's Punjab province and merging with the Chenab
The catchment area of the river up to the Indian border (Jammu) is 2168 sq.km. and falls in the districts of Jammu, Udhampur, and a small part of Doda.
On the way, many tributaries such as Bhuteshwari (Birma), Duddhar, Jajjhar, etc., join this river.
The Tawi River traverses through and divides the city of Jammu into two
The old Jammu town is located on the hill overlooking the river
The new town is across the river.
The water of the Tawi River is the main source of water for the entire city.
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