Nag River

Nag River
Nag River

Nag River is a river flowing through the city of Nagpur in Maharashtra, India. It is known for providing etymology for the name Nagpur.

Forming a part of Kanhan-Pench river system, Nag river originates in Ambazari lake and confluences to Pili River before pouring into Kanhan river.[1]

The river serves as a drainage for the city of Nagpur. Its ecosystem is extremely polluted by urban waste pollution from Nagpur.

References

  1. ^ "Nag River Basin". http://envis.maharashtra.gov.in/envis_data/?q=r_nagriver. 

Coordinates: 21°06′N 79°28′E / 21.1°N 79.467°E / 21.1; 79.467


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