Gola River
| Gola | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Lesser Himalayas |
| Length | 578 km [1] |
| Source elevation | |
| Avg. discharge | |
| Basin area | |
Gola is a river originating from Lesser Himalayas mainly a Spring fed River, this river is source of water for Haldwani & Kathgodam, A very beautiful dam exists over this river in Kathgodam.
Development of bridge over this river in Haldani Kathgodam area have been in controversies for long. This river have been into controversies also due to illegal mining,[2] the government plans to install Remote Censor anti-theft devices[3]
The steady erosion of the Gola river forest corridor threatens the very survival of tigers and elephants in the Terai region [4]
References
- ↑ Evaluation of Gola River annual discharge: An Experience of Spring Fed Siwalik Mountain River
- ↑ Strike for mining on Gola river brings life to halt
- ↑ Remote censor anti-theft devices to be installed
- ↑ Lost Corridor: The tragedy of the Gola River
Coordinates: 29°02′N 79°34′E / 29.033°N 79.567°E
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