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Vashishti River

River in India

Vashishti River

River in India

Vaishishti River in Chiplun
Vashishti river joins Arabian sea near Dhabol

River Vashishti is one of the larger rivers in the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, India. The river begins in the Western Ghats and snakes its way westwards towards the Arabian Sea. Kolkewadi Dam near Alore has a vast reservoir, which feeds a tributary of the river.

History and settlements

The town of Chiplun lies on its banks. During the 2005 Maharashtra floods, the river swelled its banks, causing many of the city's residents to evacuate it.

Wildlife

A mugger crocodile on the banks of Vashishti River

The river has many riverine islands. Mugger crocodiles are known to inhabit the waters.

References

References

  1. Da Silva, A. and Lenin, J. (2010). [http://www.iucncsg.org/365_docs/attachments/protarea/17_C-f8ad64af.pdf "Mugger Crocodile ''Crocodylus palustris''], pp. 94–98 in S.C. Manolis and C. Stevenson (eds.) ''Crocodiles. Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan''. 3rd edition, Crocodile Specialist Group: Darwin.
  2. Hiremath, K.G.. "Recent advances in environmental science". Discovery Publishing House, 2003.
  3. [http://www.wii.gov.in/envis/crocodile/mahar.htm Mahar page at wii.gov.in]
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