Jog Falls Project

Posted on May 6, 2022 by admin1 2834

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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