Munneru is a left tributary of the Krishna River.[1][2] It originates in Warangal District of Telangana, India and flows in the districts of Khammam District and Krishna District. The river is named after Rishi Maudgalya, who is said to have created this river with his spiritual power and performed a penance ritual in Khammam.[3][4]
Origins
editIt originates near Mahabubabad town of Warangal District, Telangana.[5]
Flow
editIt flows through Dornakal Eru and comes via Kamanchkal to Danavaigudam suburb of Khammam city where it has a small Dam in order to facilitate water collection. Munneru acts as a water source to Khammam city. It goes through ManchiKanti Nagar, Kalavoddu, Moti Nagar, Prakash Nagar and Dhamsalampuram suburbs of Khammam city. It reaches Chinna Mandava and Lingala villages of Krishna District. It flows into Penuganchiprolu town, Keesara village[6] and finally discharges into the Krishna river at Eturu village near Nandigama downstream of Pulichintala dam. Muniyeru barrage was constructed in the year 1898 near Jaggayyapeta to supply irrigation water to 6,650 hectares land.[7]
Bridges
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There is a Water bridge constructed across Munneru to allow the flow of Nagarjunsagar water to Khammam city and other locations in Khammam district. Added to that Khammam has one old bridge for regular vehicles while heavy vehicles go through the new bridge.
Construction has started on a newer bridge to connect Nelakondapalli and Kodad to Khammam via Prakashnagar.[8] This bridge would save the distance of travel and also would help easy flow of Munneru River.
In the Krishna District there is a road and railway bridge at Lingala village. There is a road bridge at Penuganchiprolu while there is a bridge on National Highway 9 at Nandigama. ,
Flooding
editExcess rainfall in Mahabubabad, Dornakal and other regions along with Khammam causes regular floods on Munneru river.[9][10] 2013 has seen the over flow of Munneru river.[11] This led to a plan for building flood bank along the river bank.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Godavari, Krishna tributaries in spate". The Hindu. 18 August 2013.
- ^ ":: Khammam ::". Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ V. S., Bhaskar. District Census Handbook Khammam District (PDF). p. 19.
- ^ "About Temple | Temple Info | TAPGPL". tms.ap.gov.in. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ^ "Water level at Munneru goes up". The Hindu. 24 March 2010.
- ^ "School picnic turns tragic for 15 - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Muniyeru Anicut A00145". Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Work on Munneru bridge to commence today". The Hindu. 6 October 2012.
- ^ "The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Khammam News : Four washed away in Munneru river". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 28 March 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Khammam News : Heavy rain batters Khammam". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 21 November 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Godavari, Krishna tributaries in spate". The Hindu. 18 August 2013.
- ^ "Plan on anvil to construct flood bank along Munneru". The Hindu. 16 August 2013.
