Panjnad River facts for kids
The Panjnad River is a special river in Punjab, Pakistan. Its name, "Panjnad," comes from two old words: "panj" meaning five, and "nadi" meaning river. So, it literally means "Five Rivers"!
This river is formed when five big rivers of the Punjab come together. These rivers are the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
Here's how they meet:
- First, the Jhelum and Ravi rivers join the Chenab.
- Then, the Beas river joins the Sutlej.
- Finally, the Sutlej and Chenab rivers meet near a place called Uch Sharif. This is where the Panjnad River officially begins!
The Panjnad River flows for about 45 miles (72 kilometers) and then joins the mighty Indus River at Mithankot. The Indus River then continues its journey all the way to the Arabian Sea. There's a dam on the Panjnad River that helps send water through channels to irrigate farms in the Punjab and Sind areas.
Long ago, after the Indus and Panjnad rivers met, the Indus was sometimes called "Satnad," meaning "Seven Rivers." This was because it carried the water of seven rivers, including the Indus itself.
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The Rivers That Form Panjnad
The Panjnad River is a mix of five important rivers. Let's learn a bit about each of them!
The Chenab River
The Chenab River is a big river that starts high up in the Himalayas mountains in Himachal Pradesh, India. It's formed when two smaller rivers, the Chandra and Bhaga, meet. Sometimes, it's even called the Chandrabhaga in its upper parts.
The Chenab flows through the Jammu region and then into the plains of Punjab. It meets the Jhelum River at a place called Trimmu. Later, the Ravi River also joins the Chenab. Finally, the Chenab merges with the Sutlej River near Uch Sharif to create the Panjnad. The Chenab River is about 960 kilometers (596 miles) long. Its waters are mainly used by Pakistan, as agreed upon in the Indus Waters Treaty.
The Jhelum River
The Jhelum River is the largest and westernmost of the five rivers of Punjab. It starts from a spring called Verinag in the beautiful valley of Kashmir. It flows through Srinagar and the Wular Lake before entering Pakistan.
Many smaller rivers join the Jhelum, including the Neelum River and the Kunhar River. It also flows into the Mangla reservoir. The Jhelum then enters the Punjab plains and eventually joins the Chenab River at Trimmu.
The Kunhar River
The Kunhar River is found in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It gets most of its water from Lulusar lake and from melting glaciers on mountains like Malka Parbat and Makra Peak. Water from Saiful Muluk lake also feeds it. The Kunhar flows through the entire Kaghan Valley and then joins the Jhelum River. People say the trout fish from the Kunhar River are some of the best!
The Neelum River
The Neelum River is another river located in Kashmir.
The Poonch River
The Poonch River begins in the western foothills of the Pir Panjal mountains. It flows northwest, then turns south. Towns like Poonch and Kotli are located along its banks. It eventually flows into Mangla Lake.
The Ravi River
The Ravi River is another one of the five rivers that give Punjab its name. It starts in the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, India. It flows northwest, then southwest, cutting through mountains before reaching the Punjab plains.
The Ravi flows along the border between India and Pakistan for a while before entering Pakistan and joining the Chenab River. The total length of the Ravi River is about 720 kilometers (447 miles). The city of Lahore is located on its eastern bank, which is why it's sometimes called "The river of Lahore."
The Tawi River
The Tawi River flows through the city of Jammu in Kashmir. It's a major river that joins the Chenab River. It starts from a glacier called Kali Kundi. The Tawi River is about 141 kilometers (88 miles) long.
The Sutlej River
The Sutlej River is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic region of Punjab. It's sometimes called the Satluj River or even the Red River. It's the easternmost river that joins the Indus River system.
The Sutlej starts at Lake Rakshastal in Tibet, near Mount Kailas. It flows generally west and southwest, bringing water to the important region of Greater Punjab. The areas to its south and east are very dry, known as the Thar Desert.
The Beas River
The Beas River is the second easternmost of the Punjab rivers. It also starts in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India. It flows for about 470 kilometers (290 miles) before joining the Sutlej River in western Punjab state.
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