Koel River : In News
Four teenagers recently drowned in the Koel River in Jharkhand’s Palamu district while immersing materials used for Karma Puja
- Koel River is an important river flowing through the states of Jharkhand and Odisha.
- It originates from the Palamau Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand, and flows in the western part of Palamu District.
- The river is believed to be fed by three streams of Jharkhand, namely South Karo, North Karo and Koina.
- The river divides into two:
- North Koel River: It is tapped near Kutku for irrigation reasons and finally joins with the Son River (a principal southern tributary of the Ganges).
- South Koel River: It joins the Sankh River near Rourkela in Odisha to form 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.
