The Ulhas river recently crossed the warning level at Mohane and Jambhulpada following continuous heavy rainfall, prompting the district administration to issue an alert for residents living close to the banks.
About Ulhas River:
It is a prominent west-flowing river located entirely within Maharashtra.
Course: Originating from the Sahyadri hill ranges in the Raigad district, the river travels westward and eventually drains into the Arabian Sea near Vasai Creek, north of Mumbai.
The river basin is bounded by the main Sahyadri hill range on the east, its offshoots to the north and south, and opens narrowly to the Arabian Sea in the west.
It passes through cities such as Kalyan, Thane, and Navi Mumbai.
Along its route, the Ulhas River forms several distributaries and creeks, which are vital for irrigation, drinking water supply, and local ecosystems.
Important Tributaries: Pej, Barvi, Bhivapuri, Murbari, Kalu, Shari, Bhatsa, Salpe, Poshir, and Shilar.
Major Dams: Barvi Dam and Bhatsa Dam.
The estuary of Ulhas houses several historical ports of Kalyan, Kopri, and Shurparaka.
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