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World Rivers Day 2024: Tomorrow, on September 22, people from all across the globe will celebrate World Rivers Day. This global event highlights the importance of rivers, ecosystems, and communities worldwide. The day serves as a reminder of the crucial role rivers play in sustaining life by providing fresh water, supporting biodiversity, and maintaining the balance of natural habitats. Rivers not only provide water for drinking, industry, and agriculture but also offer various opportunities and hold spiritual significance for millions of people.

However, in today's world, many rivers face numerous threats, especially from pollution, damming, climate change, and over-extraction. These factors significantly affect water quality and the health of the environment. World Rivers Day raises awareness of these issues and encourages communities to come together to keep rivers clean. On this special day, we have mentioned a list of the longest rivers in India that you must visit.

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Popular Rivers In India

Godavari River

The beautiful Godavari is popularly known as the "Dakshin Ganga" of the southern region. It rises from the Western Ghats of Maharashtra and flows across places like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.

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Yamuna River

The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. It is one of the largest tributaries of the Ganga and flows through several states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

Narmada River

The Narmada River rises from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh and flows westward through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

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Krishna River

The Krishna River originates from the Western Ghats in Maharashtra and flows through various states like Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

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Mahanadi River

The Mahanadi River originates from the hills of Chhattisgarh and flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha.