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Krishna River

The Krishna is a major peninsular river flowing east across the Deccan and sustaining extensive agricultural, urban and cultural landscapes.

Key points

  • Rises in the Western Ghats
  • Flows through several southern and western States
  • Reaches the Bay of Bengal through a broad delta region
Sources and verification
  1. [1] Explore India and Facts of India — National Portal of India, National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India Government Portal View source

Last verified: 25/10/2026