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The Ravi River is one of the five rivers traditionally associated with the Punjab region. It rises in the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, flows through northwestern India, and enters Pakistan before joining the Chenab River within the Indus drainage basin. Its waters are used for irrigation and power generation, and their allocation between India and Pakistan is governed within the framework of the Indus Waters Treaty.
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Where does the Ravi River begin?
The Ravi rises in the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. It then flows through northwestern India before entering Pakistan.
Which larger river does the Ravi join?
The Ravi joins the Chenab River in Pakistan. The Chenab is part of the Indus River system, so the Ravi ultimately contributes to the Indus drainage basin.
Why is the Ravi important to Punjab?
The Ravi is one of the five rivers traditionally associated with the Punjab region. Its water supports irrigation, settlements, and agriculture on both sides of the India-Pakistan border.
Is the Ravi River shared by India and Pakistan?
Yes, the river crosses from India into Pakistan. Its waters are covered by the Indus Waters Treaty, the 1960 agreement governing several Indus-basin rivers between the two countries.
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