Munneru River

{{Short description|River in India}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Indian English|date=August 2019}} '''Munneru''' is a left tributary of the Krishna River.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/godavari-krishna-tributaries-in-spate/article5033953.ece|title = Godavari, Krishna tributaries in spate|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 18 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.khammam.ap.gov.in/khammam/handBook.apo?mode=handBookDetails&id=Khammam_Hand_Book |title=:: Khammam :: |access-date=27 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202222858/http://www.khammam.ap.gov.in/khammam/handBook.apo?mode=handBookDetails&id=Khammam_Hand_Book |archive-date=2 February 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It originates in Warangal District of Telangana, India and flows in the districts of Khammam District and NTR 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.<ref>{{Cite book|last=V. S.|first=Bhaskar|url=http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/3000/1/37990_2001_KHA.pdf|title=District Census Handbook Khammam District|pages=19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tms.ap.gov.in/TAPGPL/cnt/about-temple|title=About Temple {{!}} Temple Info {{!}} TAPGPL|website=tms.ap.gov.in|access-date=2020-03-22}}</ref> thumb|Sand dunes formed by Munneru River at Keesara village of NTR district

==Origins== It originates near Narsampet town of Warangal District, Telangana.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/water-level-at-munneru-goes-up/article734043.ece|title=Water level at Munneru goes up|newspaper=The Hindu|date=24 March 2010}}</ref>

==Flow== It 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 Pedamandava Telangana Border and Vatsavayi village of NTR District. It flows into Penuganchiprolu town, Keesara village<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/School-picnic-turns-tragic-for-15/articleshow/1310068.cms |title=School picnic turns tragic for 15 - Times of India |website=The Times of India |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202185938/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-11-28/hyderabad/27835197_1_school-picnic-munneru-rivulet-class-ix |archive-date=2 February 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> 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 of land.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Muniyeru_Anicut_A00145 |title= Muniyeru Anicut A00145 |access-date=30 June 2014}}</ref>

==Bridges== [[File:Munneru-bridge.jpg|thumb|Two Bridges across Munneru River in Khammam city.]] 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/work-on-munneru-bridge-to-commence-today/article3971194.ece|title = Work on Munneru bridge to commence today|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 6 October 2012}}</ref> This bridge would save the distance of travel and also would help easy flow of Munneru River.

In the NTR 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== Excess rainfall in Mahabubabad, Dornakal and other regions along with Khammam causes regular floods on Munneru river.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/25/stories/2008032553000300.htm |title=The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Khammam News : Four washed away in Munneru river |website=www.hindu.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080328180442/http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/25/stories/2008032553000300.htm |archive-date=28 March 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/03/stories/2010110351580300.htm |title=The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Khammam News : Heavy rain batters Khammam |website=www.hindu.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101121153014/http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/03/stories/2010110351580300.htm |archive-date=21 November 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> 2013 has seen the overflow of Munneru river.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/godavari-krishna-tributaries-in-spate/article5033953.ece|title = Godavari, Krishna tributaries in spate|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 18 August 2013}}</ref> This led to a plan for building a flood-bank along the river bank.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/plan-on-anvil-to-construct-flood-bank-along-munneru/article5027963.ece|title = Plan on anvil to construct flood bank along Munneru|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 16 August 2013}}</ref>

==References== {{reflist}}

Category:Tributaries of the Krishna River Category:Hanamkonda district Category:Geography of NTR district Category:Rivers of Andhra Pradesh Category:Rivers of Telangana