A major search and rescue operation was launched near the pilgrimage town of Mantralayam in Andhra Pradesh to retrieve individuals who drowned in the deep currents of the Tungabhadra River.
About the River
Origin & Confluence:
Formed by the union of two rivers, the Tunga and the Bhadra, which originate in the Western Ghats at Gangamoola in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, and merge at Koodli near Shivamogga.
Course & Terminal Basin:
It flows north-east across the Deccan Plateau for 531 kilometers, acting as the largest tributary of the Krishna River before merging with it at Sangamaleshwaram in Andhra Pradesh.
Political Geography:
The river flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, creating a natural boundary between the Bellary and Raichur districts, as well as a section of the interstate border.
Major Tributaries:
It is joined by several key local rivers downstream, including the Varada, the Hagari (Vedavathi), and the Handri.
Historical Lifeline:
Known anciently as the Pampa River, it served as the strategic and economic backbone of the medieval Vijayanagara Empire. Its ruined capital, Hampi (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), sits directly on its southern banks.
Water Infrastructure:
The Tungabhadra Dam (Pampa Sagar) at Hosapete provides critical irrigation, flood control, and electricity to dry areas across Karnataka and the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.
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