Koel River : In News
In a tragic incident, three students, who were studying XI standard, went to take a bath in the Koel River in the Lohardaga district of Jharkhand, and drowned in deep waters.
- Koel River originates from the Palamau Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand, and flows in the western part of Palamu District.
- The river divides into two – the North Koel River and the South Koel River.
- The former river is tapped near Kutku for irrigation reasons and finally joins with the Son River.
- The latter one flows across the Indian state of Orissa near Rourkela, before merging with the Brahmani River.
- Flowing through the hilly terrain of Jharkhand and Odisha, the Koel River is part of the larger Damodar Valley region, known for its mineral-rich landscape.
- It is prone to seasonal flooding, particularly during the monsoon months.
- The North Koel Dam, also known as the Mandal Dam, was constructed on the North Koel River in Jharkhand, intended to generate hydroelectric power and supply irrigation water.
