The Sharavathi river originates at Ambuthirtha in Thirthahalli taluk. Flowing north-west through the Western Ghats forming the Jog Falls before joining the Arabian Sea at Honavar. The hydroelectric power plants built along this river form a significant portion of the electricity supply for the state of Karnataka in India. The Western Ghats or Sahyadri mountains run along the western edge of Indias Deccan Plateau, and separate the plateau from a narrow coastal plain along the Arabian Sea. ... Jog Falls The Jog waterfall is the tallest waterfall in India, located in Karnataka state, southern India. ... Map of the Arabian Sea. ... Honavar is a coastal town in the North Kanara District of Karnataka, India. ... Hydroelectric dam diagram The waters of Llyn Stwlan, the upper reservoir of the Ffestiniog Pumped-Storage Scheme in north Wales, can just be glimpsed on the right. ... Karnataka (ಕರà³à²¨à²¾à²Ÿà²• in Kannada) is one of the four southern states of India. ...
The Sharavathi is a river flowing through Karnataka state, India.
The river originates at Ambuthirtha in Thirthahalli taluk, flows north-west through the Western Ghats forming the Jog Falls before joining the Arabian Sea at Honavar.
The Sharavathiriver basin is rich in biodiversity.
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