Chenab River

Also known as Chandrabhaga, Ashkini, Iskmati, Acesines, Chunab, Asikni, Chanha, Chanab

major river of India and Pakistan

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The Chenab River is a major river that flows through India and Pakistan, serving as an important waterway for the region. It matters because it provides water for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and supports the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on it for agriculture and other needs.

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Image: Chenab River in Akhanoor, India.jpg
Length: 1974

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Commons category: Chenab River
watershed area: 138000
native label: चनाब नदी

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The Chenab River is a major river in India and Pakistan, and one of the five major rivers associated with the Punjab region. It is formed by the union of two headwaters, the Chandra and Bhaga, which rise in the upper Himalayas in the Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Chenab then flows through the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, India, into the plains of Punjab, Pakistan, where it joins the Sutlej River to form the Panjnad, which ultimately flows into the Indus River at Mithankot.

The waters of the Chenab were allocated to Pakistan under the terms of the Indus Waters Treaty. India is allowed non-consumptive uses such as power generation. The Chenab River is extensively used in Pakistan for irrigation. Its waters are also transferred to the channel of the Ravi River via numerous link canals.