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Jog Falls Project

Posted on May 6, 2022 by admin1  186

In Context

  • Jog Falls project suffers setback as Centre asks Karnataka about impact assessment.

About Jog Falls

  • It is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India. 
  • Located near Sagara, Shimoga District of Karnataka state.
  • It is also called by alternative names of Gerusoppa falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.

Sharavathi River

  • The Sharavathi River basin is situated in the central part of the  Western Ghats.
  • It originates at Ambuthirtha and flows towards west for about 132 km before joining the  Arabian Sea at Honnavar.  
  • It  is one of the west flowing rivers of Karnataka.
  • It is recognized as a hot  speck in the biodiversity hotspot. 
  • It is the  dwelling place for a rare freshwater fish, Batasio sharavatiensis, a species reported from 

Source:TH

 
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