• Source: Vashishti River

River Vashishti is one of the larger rivers in the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, India. The river begins in the Western Ghats and snakes its way westwards towards the Arabian Sea. Kolkewadi Dam near Alore has a vast reservoir, which feeds a tributary of the river.




History and settlements



The town of Chiplun lies on its banks. During the 2005 Maharashtra floods, the river swelled its banks, causing many of the city's residents to evacuate it.




Wildlife



The river has many riverine islands. Mugger crocodiles are known to inhabit the waters.




See also


Jagbudi River
Konkan Railway
List of National Waterways in India
List of rivers of India
Western Ghats




References

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• Vashishti River
• List of rivers of India
• Vashisht
• Kalusta
• Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
• Jagbudi River
• Madgaon Junction railway station
• List of national waterways in India
• Gowalkot
• Mugger crocodile