Vrishabhavathi River
The Vrishabhavathi River(Kannada: ವೃಷಭಾವತಿ ನದಿ) is a minor river that flows through the south of the Indian city of Bengaluru.[1] The Vrishabhavathi is a tributary of the Arkavathy River which joins the River Kaveri at Mekedatu.
It is highly polluted due to pollutants from industrial, agricultural and domestic sources.[2][1] Ultimately polluting the kaveri river.
In 2005, the then Chief Minister of Karnataka, Dharam Singh proposed to remodel the river valley to include widening of the river, and adopt measures to prevent inundation.[3]
References
- 1 2 S, Kushala (2005-03-21). "Woes flow along Vrishabhavathi basin". Bangalore: The Times of India. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ↑ Kumar, Rupesh (2005-03-21). "City sullage killing many a village". Ramanagara: Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ↑ "Experts suggest Vrishabhavathi Valley remodelling". Bangalore: The Hindu. 2005-05-27. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
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