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The river generally runs dry few months after monsoon, due to ground water depletion and its constant exposure to direct sunlight and lack of shade from coffee estate; privilege that Kaveri enjoys during its course in
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is located on the banks of this river and is the source of drinking water for the people of Hunsur. The river finally meets Kaveri at
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fields. The river meanders throughout its course and enters Mysore district through
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Pollution of its tributaries is a major concern. Waste is dumped into steams of
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from de-pulping coffee cherries is also a serious threat to the river.
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has been a major headache for the district administration.
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The river originates at a height of 1450 metres in the
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Index

India
Karnataka
Southern India
Kodagu
Karnataka
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Kodagu
Western Ghats
Karnataka
Karnataka
India
11°57′50″N 75°58′10″E / 11.96389°N 75.96944°E / 11.96389; 75.96944
Mouth
Kaveri
Sagarakatte
12°24′43″N 76°28′03″E / 12.41194°N 76.46750°E / 12.41194; 76.46750

Karnataka
India
Kodagu
Kaveri
Krishna Raja Sagara
Brahmagiri
Kaveri
monsoon
paddy
Nagarahole National Park
Hunsur
Krishna Raja Sagara
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