Betwa River:
In Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, the water level of the Betwa River has risen rapidly following continuous rainfall, increasing concerns in areas along the river.
- Betwa River is a significant river in central and northern India.
- It is an important right-bank tributary of the Yamuna River.
- It originates from Jhirri village in Raisen District, near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- It begins in the Vindhya Hills.
- It flows generally northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh states and empties into the Yamuna River near Hamirpur town in Uttar Pradesh.
- Nearly half of its course, which is not navigable, runs over the Malwa Plateau before it breaks into the upland of Bundelkhand.
- The river flows in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
- In the active monsoon season, the Betwa River discharges exceptionally high levels, while in the summer; it discharges extremely low levels
- The Jamni and Dhasan rivers are its major tributaries.
- The Betwa is dammed at Dukwan and Deogarh for irrigation and water management.
- It has been mentioned in the Mahabharata and once supported the Chedi Kingdom, whose capital Suktimati stood on its banks.
- It is part of the Ken-Betwa Link Project, a major interlinking initiative designed to transfer surplus water from the Ken River to the Betwa River for irrigation and drinking purposes.
- The Indian Navy named one of its frigates INS Betwa in honour of the river.
- The historical little town of Orchha is famous for its architectural glory and graceful Betwa River.
- The town is landlocked and primarily fed by the Betwa River.
- Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary lies within the area through which the Betwa River flows.
