Vaitarna

The Vaitarna River (IAST: Vaitarṇā, pronunciation: [ʋəit̪əɾɳaː]) is a river in Nashik and Palghar district of Maharashtra. The Tansa is its left bank tributary and the Pinjal, Dehraja, and Surya are its right bank tributaries. Upper stretches of the Vaitarna are clean but in lower stretches it is polluted due to untreated industrial and civic waste. The Vaitarna is one of the most polluted rivers in India.[1]

This actual river should be distinguished from its mythological counterpart. For the river in Orissa sometimes known as the Vaitarna, see Baitarani River.

Vaitarna
Vaitarna River, view from Silent Hill Resort
Location
CountryIndia
Physical characteristics
SourceTrimbakeshwar, Nashik
 • locationMaharashtra
MouthArabian Sea
 • location
Palghar district, Maharashtra
Length154 km (96 mi) approx.

Course

It originates in Sahyadri mountain ranges near Trimbakeshwar. The Vaitarna is just 2 km away from India’s second longest river, the Godavari. Vaitarna has a confluence with the Tanasa just before it enters the Arabian Sea. Jhow and Wadhiv islands lie in its estuary. Arnala Island lies off its mouth. It has three major dams which supply water to Mumbai.

Significance

The Vaitarna supplies much of Mumbai's drinking water. It is the largest river in the Northern Konkan region and drains Maharashtra's whole Palghar district.

Legacy

The SS Vaitarna, a steamship, was named after the river.

References
  1. Badri Chaterjee (4 October 2017). "Maharashtra has the most polluted rivers in India: Report". Hindustan Times. Mumbai. Retrieved 18 October 2017.

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