Jhelum River

Also known as Jehlam River, Vitastā, Hydaspes, Jhelam River, Jehlum River, Bihat, Vyeth, Vehat

river in India and Pakistan

AI overview

The Jhelum River is a major waterway that flows through both India and Pakistan, serving as an important geographical feature in the region. It matters because it provides water for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and supports communities along its course in both countries.

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Encyclopedic overview

The Jhelum River is a major river in South Asia, flowing through India and Pakistan, and is the westernmost of the five major rivers of the Punjab region. It originates at Verinag in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir, flows into Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, and then flows through the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is a tributary of the Chenab River and has a total length of about 725 kilometres (450 mi).

Etymology

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Jhelum River” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.