Jhelum River

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How long is the Jhelum River?Approximately 725 kilometers (450 miles)
2. What is the location?Originates in Verinag, Jammu and Kashmir (India); flows through Pakistan
3. What is the tributary of?Chenab River
4. Where does the Jhelum River begin?The Jhelum River starts at the Verinag springs in the Indian‑administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is fed by snowmelt from the Himalayas and underground water.
5. What does the Jhelum River help grow?Its waters are used for irrigation, helping farmers grow wheat, rice, and cotton, which are important crops in Pakistan.

Indus River Basin: The vast river system in Pakistan, of which the Jhelum is a major part, supporting millions of people.
Transboundary River: A river that flows through more than one country, requiring international cooperation for its management.
Alluvial Deposition: The process by which fertile soil and sediment are deposited by flowing water, creating rich land.
Indus Waters Treaty: An agreement between India and Pakistan that governs the use of the Indus River system's waters.