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	Mahanadi River Summary
		The Mahanadi River is a river of eastern India.
		The Mahanadi rises on the Amarkantak plateau in central India and flows east to the Bay of Bengal.
		The coastal plain is the central interior region of the basin, traversed by the river and its tributaries.
	www.bookrags.com /Mahanadi_River (636 words)

	Mahanadi River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Mahanadi rises on the Amarkantak plateau in the Eastern Ghats in central India in Chhatishgarh and flows east to the Bay of Bengal.
		Mahanadi River Delta extends over an area of 141,589 km², which is nearly 4.3% of the total geographical area of the country.
		The coastal plain is the central interior region of the delta, traversed by the river and its tributaries.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mahanadi_River (505 words)

	Bilaspur - LoveToKnow 1911 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		It is almost enclosed on the north, west and east by ranges of hills, while its southern boundary is generally open and accessible, well cultivated, and closely dotted with villages embedded in groups of fruit trees.
		The Mahanadi is the principal river of the district, and governs the whole drainage and river system of the surrounding country.
		Minor rivers are the Sakri, Hamp, Tesua, Agar, Maniari, Arpa, Kharod, Lilagar, Jonk and Bareri.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Bilaspur (1034 words)

	:: Welcome To Chilika Lagoon - About Chilika (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		The first is the deltaic drainage of the Mahanadi river system into the lake via rivers of more recent origin including Bhargavi, Daya, Nuna, Makra etc. which contributes the major part of the freshwater and silt input to the lagoon.
		While the distributaries of the Mahanadi contribute 75% (2,75,297 tonnes), the rivers/ streams from the western catchment are responsible for only 25% (90,203 tonnes) of the silt load in to the lagoon.
		Hirakund dam impounds 14 % of Mahanadi River.
	www.chilika.com /about.htm (4617 words)

	Mahanadi River Orissa,Famous Mahanadi River,Orissa Famous Mahanadi River,Lakes and Rivers of Orissa
		Mahanadi river in central India, rising in the hills of southeastern Madhya Pradesh state.
		After receiving the Seonath River, below Baloda Bazar, it turns east and enters Orissa state, its flow augmented by the drainage of hills to the north and south.
		The great river of Mahanadi follows a total course of 560 miles i.e.900-km and has an estimated drainage area of 51,000 square miles (132,100-sq-km).
	www.indiantravelportal.com /orissa/rivers/mahanadi.html (404 words)

	Orissaa.com :: Culture :: Heritage :: Tourism :: Beaches :: Everything about Orissa
		Ma·ha·na·di (ma-hä ' na-dē) A river of central India rises in Satpura range of Central India flowing about 885 km north and generally east to the Bay of Bengal.
		This is one of the major perrenial river systems with a catchment area of 39,000 sq km, which directly or indirectly influences activities along its course.
		The mouth of the Rushikulya River is one of three key nesting areas in Orissa, with the mouth of the Devi River and the Nasi Islands in Gahirmatha.
	www.orissaa.com /orissa_rivers.html (1405 words)

	Mahanadi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		In the region of the Mahanadi River the climate is predominantly sub-tropical with summer temperatures of around 29
		The Mahanadi River commences in southeastern Madhya Pradesh as a small stream draining the eastern part of the Chhattisgarh Plain.
		The river is one of the most active silt-depositing streams in the Indian subcontinent.
	www.geol.lsu.edu /WDD/ASIAN/Mahanadi/mahanadi.htm (456 words)

	Environmental Problem of Drainage Congestion in Mahanadi Delta, India: Case Study of a Remedial Direct Cut (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		Also drainage outflow to the river Bhargavi by the central drain Ratnachira and to the river Kusabhadra by the central drain Dhanua was not feasible because of locking effect along the main river.
		The 110 km long, river Kuakhai-Bhargavi (which carries 3000 m³sec.¹ over 80 km length in high flood) with a slope of 1 in 10,000 for the terminal 50 km was simply unable to discharge into the Chilika lake to eventually join the sea.
		To manage the complex and problematic drainage system in the Mahanadi delta command an innovative solution for the 600 km² lowland was evolved by providing a 12 km long straight cut to sea from Bhargavi river at the 40th km.
	www.pubs.asce.org /WWWdisplay.cgi?0522307 (646 words)

	South Asia
		The Himalayas, the highest mountains in the world, extend 1,500 miles west from the Brahmaputra River to the Karakorum, a mountain range that extends 300 miles and lies between the Indus River to its east and the Yarkand River to its west.
		The plain is a broad strip of low, relatively flat land lying between the Himalaya Mountains to the north and the Narmada and Mahanadi Rivers to the south.
		The Narmada and Mahanadi Rivers form the northern border of Peninsular India and separate it from the Indo-Gangetic plain.
	www.cet.edu /earthinfo/sasia/SAgeo.html (571 words)

	Major Rivers of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		The Betwa (Vetravati) is a river in Northern India, and a tributary of the Ganga.
		The principal tributaries of Tapi River are Purna River, Girna River, Panzara River, Waghur River, Bori River and Aner River.
		The traditional source of the river is a spout from the mouth of a statue of a cow in the ancient temple of Mahadev in Mahabaleshwar.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Rivers_of_India (3645 words)

	Mahanadi - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		Mahanadi, river, c.550 mi (885 km) long, rising in S Chhattisgarh state, central India, and flowing north then east through a gorge in the Eastern Ghats, across Orissa state, forming a delta before entering the Bay of Bengal near Cuttack.
		The Tel and Hasdo rivers are its main tributaries.
		The Mahanadi irrigates a fertile valley whose chief crops are rice, oilseed, and sugarcane.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Mahanadi.html (234 words)

	Mahanadi River Delta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mahanadi River Delta in India is a basin of deposit that drains a large land mass of the Indian subcontinent into the South China Sea.
		The alluvial valley is wide and relatively flat with a meandering river channel that changes its course.
		The Mahanadi River flows slowly for 560 miles (900 km) and has an estimated drainage area of 51,000 square miles (132,100 square km).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mahanadi_River_Delta (229 words)

	Wild life Santuaries of Orissa
		In the south of river is a high range of hills and in the north are the mountainous part of Athmalik and Angul.
		The gorge in between is 22 km, long and the river winds round magnificently wooded hills 1,500 to 2,500 feet in height, which crags and peaks of profound beauty overhang its narrow course.
		The site of one of the most fabulous vistas of river and forest, the Satkosia Gorge where the great Mahanadi river washes in with monumental force is a dizzyingly enervating experiences for the visitors.
	www.cyberorissa.com /myorissa/wlfsan1.htm (741 words)

	TajaNews - Flood situation worsens in Orissa - Local (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		Bhubaneswar: The deltaic zone of Mahanadi river system was under the threat of a major flood as 14 lakh cusecs flood water was expected to pass through Naraj barrage late on Friday.
		Surrounded by the swirling waters of Mahanadi and Kathjodi, Cuttack district is feared to be the first casualty of the flood.
		Flood cell sources said Mahanadi river system was in continuous spate after incessant rains in the catchment areas of Chhattisgarh and Orissa.
	www.tajanews.com /noqnews/print.php?ArtID=2101 (492 words)

	Bargarh Orissa India: remunda.com -
		The river Mahanadi formed a lake in geological times to the north of the this range till in burst and the lake emptied.
		The major rivers in the district are tributaries of Mahanadi river.
		Jira and Jhaun rivers flow through the Bargarh district and join the river Mahanadi in the extreme south of the district.
	www.remunda.com /bargarh.html (1368 words)

	Orissa, Sambalpur travel information guide, wildlife, climate and places to see
		Samaleswari, the presiding deity of this region is enshrined at `Samalai Gudi' on the bank of Mahanadi river.
		The longest Dam of the world, it stands in its lone majesty across the great river Mahanadi which drains an area of 1,33,090 Sq.
		A natural fall of 80 ft. (24-39 metres) high in the river Mahanadi is made use for generating electricity.
	www.travelmasti.com /domestic/orissa/sambalpur.htm (599 words)

	CUTTACK TRAVEL AND HOTEL GUIDE :: Travel made Easy
		The beautiful city is located on the delta formed by the Mahanadi and Kathjori rivers.
		The flight of steps on the ghats leading to the river is believed to be a sacred site for Hindus offering pinda to their ancestors.
		Paradeep (94 km) - One of the major seaports of the country, Paradeep, on the estuary of the Mahanadi River, boasts of a fabulous beach dotted with evergreen forests and numerous islands and creeks.
	www.travelmadeeasy.in /cuttack.htm (1161 words)

	TajaNews
		At Jenapur, water level of Brahmani river was flowing above the danger mark while at Akhuapada and Anandpur, water level of Baitarani river was flowing above the danger mark.
		However, water level of these two rivers at these places had remained more or less static till 9 PM on Sunday.However, at Naraj, water level of river Mahanadi was flowing just 80 cm below the danger mark.
		At Mundali, while 6.90 lakh cusecs of Mahanadi river water was flowing through the barrage by noon, it went up to 8,88,140 cusecs at 9 PM on Sunday.
	www.tajanews.com /noqnews/nnqview.php?ArtID=4788 (815 words)

	Flood situation eases in Orissa-India-NEWS-The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		BHUBANESWAR: The high-flood situation in the Mahanadi river system in Orissa did not cause as much damage as feared even though the rivers were flowing above their danger levels.
		The absence of high tide in the sea as also as a 48-hour dry spell in the lower catchment of the river in the aftermath of very heavy falls greatly helped in the improvement of the situation, he said.
		Though water level in different rivers was well over danger level, the administration expressed confidence that the water would recede as the day progressed.
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/1948227.cms (280 words)

	Orissa calls for army help to tackle floods
		The Orissa government on Friday night requisitioned the assistance of the Indian Army as a serious flood in the Mahanadi river system threatened the thickly populated coastal plains.
		While one person was swept away in the swirling waters of Sapua in Bentapada village on Friday, another marooned villager died of snakebite at Ichhapur on Thursday, the sources said.
		The reservoir was receiving an increased inflow of 6.55 lakh cusecs and the discharge had been pegged at 3.12 lakh cusecs this evening, he said.
	www.rediff.com /news/2003/aug/29oris.htm (528 words)

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		Similarly, the effluent sample collected from the Nallah (Plate 3) leading to river Mahanadi (near the guard pond) indicates pH of 2.47, Fluoride level of 248 mg/l, phosphate of 559 mg/l.
		The quality of combined effluent discharged (Plate 4) to river Mahanadi indicate pH of 2.91, phosphate of 143 mg/l and fluoride of 76.8 mg/l.
		Regular monitoring of the Mahanadi river, Atharabanki creek drain(s) leading to creek and effluents from industrial premises is required to be monitored at least once in a month, by OSPCB.
	www.projectswarajya.com /oswal/inspectionreport.htm (1865 words)

	Floods Devastate India's Orissa State
		Exacerbating the situation, on Wednesday (July 18) officials had to open dam floodgates on the Mahanadi River, sending millions of gallons of water racing toward low-lying villages and farmland.
		Mahanadi, the main river in the eastern state, and its tributaries have already breached their banks at 15 places in six districts.
		The Mahanadi River has nearly 50 percent more water than normal and it could rise even further," said Hrushikesh Harichandan, coordinator of the Indian Red Cross flood emergency operation in Orissa.
	www.redcross.org /news/in/india/010719orissa.html (727 words)

	INDOlink - Discover India
		The former capital of Orissa is surrounded by the River Mahanadi in the north, Kathajuri in the south and is situated 29 km away from Bhubaneswar.
		The ancient stone embankment on the Kathajuri River, built in the 11th century by a king of the Kesari dynasty to protect the town from floods, is an engineering marvel.
		The other temples worth visiting, like the Madhava temple, built in the 13th century, located on the banks of river Prachi and the Simbanath temple situated on an island of river Mahanadi.
	www.indolink.com /DiscoverIndia/Orissa/cuttack.html (274 words)

	Floods alert in Orissa - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		The major rivers which are on the rise are Mahanadi and its tributary Kathjori, Brhamni, Baitarani, Vamsadhara, Budhabalanga and Subernarekha.
		As a result, the water level in river Mahanadi and its tributaries are expected to rise further.
		A report from Western Orissa Kalahandi district said, the floods water of river Tel was flowing over the national highway near Junagarh town which had affected vehicular traffic on the highway between Junagarh and district headquarters town of Bhawanipatna.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/aug122004/n4.asp (464 words)

	:: Welcome To Chilika Lagoon - New Mouth
		The major rivers like Daya, Bhargavi and Luna the distributaries of Mahanadi river system drain in to the lagoon in the northern sector.
		Based on the model studies the Central Water and Power Research Station, Pune have further recommended that the area adjoining to Daya, Bhargabi outfall point is remaining fresh-water up to Barakudi, and is also totally infested with fresh water weed, which is also obstructing the free flow of water and sediment.
		The channel will facilitate free flow of fresh water from the rivers draining to the Chilika and will be helpful in maintaining the mouth.
	www.chilika.com /mouth.htm (1755 words)

	The Hindu : Orissa Govt. blamed for declining quality of river water
		In the Mahanadi river basin, there were several industrial pockets with many polluting industries and 10 coal mines which discharged huge quantities of water with heavy metal and sulphur compounds during monsoon, posing a serious environmental threat.
		The OPCB, which was required to prepare a regional environmental management plan (REMP) for the Mahanadi basin, ``took no concrete action for preparation of a REMP since 1995...
		In the absence of REMP, action to control deterioration of the quality of Mahanadi river was also not taken.
	www.hinduonnet.com /2001/08/06/stories/1406219e.htm (546 words)

	Orissa. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		The narrow, level coastal strip, including the Mahanadi River delta, is exceedingly fertile.
		Supporting a major industrial zone in the north are deposits of iron, manganese, coal, and mica.
		A canal system links the Mahanadi River with the Hugli River in West Bengal.
	www.bartleby.com /65/or/Orissa.html (386 words)

	The Hindu : National : Mahanadi floods areas downstream
		BHUBANESWAR: Even as the overflowing Mahanadi river system flooded vast areas in Orissa on Friday affecting more than 14 lakh people, the water level at the Mundali gauge station started receding, averting the threat of further damage at the lower end.
		But Mahanadi and its distributaries - Devi, Kushabhadra, Kathajodi, Chitrotpala and Paika - were flowing above the danger level worsening the flood situation downstream.
		Panda said a total of 3,211 villages had been hit by the current spell of floods in as many as 12 districts with a total of 8,849 houses being damaged and crop area of more than one lakh hectares being affected.
	www.thehindu.com /2006/09/02/stories/2006090207941200.htm (356 words)

	Toy Train ride to Darjeeling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		After a short halt the train leaves Siliguri station and crosses the Mahanadi bridge over the Mahanadi river which flows from the Himalayan foothills.
		Just near this town is the source of the Mahanadi river which the train had earlier crossed shortly after leaving Siliguri.
		Leaving Mahanadi the train travels west through Gidhapahar (Eagle's Craig) with an excellent view of the valley, the hills and tea gardens and reaches Kurseong station (4,864 feet/1485m).
	www.darjnet.com /darjeeling/darjeeling/travel/train/train.htm (917 words)

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