Jhelum River – A Key Tributary of the Indus

The Jhelum River is one of the important tributaries of the Indus River, playing a vital role in irrigation and hydroelectric power.

• Origin: Verinag spring, Jammu and Kashmir (India).
• Flows Through: Primarily through Jammu and Kashmir (India), then enters Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
• Major Dams:
• In India: Uri Dam, Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project
• In Pakistan*: Mangla Dam
• Drainage: Joins the Chenab River, then the Indus, and finally drains into the Arabian Sea.
• Importance: Supports agriculture, hydroelectricity, and water supply in the region.