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In this chapter, salient features of the Yamuna River basin are presented, including mythological importance, catchment area description within states, and general river flow regime. Major abstractions, including water-related issues at various locations in the main river stem, are also discussed. The drainage area of the Yamuna River basin encompasses six states, accordingly the inter-state agreement has been formulated for water sharing. A summary of the inter-state agreement is also included in the chapter. Consequences of various abstraction points in the main river are duly addressed in order to identify critical stretches.
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Rai, R.K., Upadhyay, A., Ojha, C.S.P., Singh, V.P. (2012). Salient Features of the Yamuna River Basin. In: The Yamuna River Basin. Water Science and Technology Library, vol 66. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2001-5_2
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