| 词条 | Gaula River (India) | ||
| 释义 |
| name = Gaula River (India) | name_native = | name_native_lang = | name_other = | name_etymology = | image = Haldwani-Kathgodam.jpg | image_size = | image_caption = Gaula River flowing by Haldwani-Kathgodam | map = | map_size = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = | pushpin_map_size = | pushpin_map_caption= | subdivision_type1 = Country | subdivision_name1 = India | subdivision_type2 = State | subdivision_name2 = Uttarakhand | subdivision_type3 = | subdivision_name3 = | subdivision_type4 = | subdivision_name4 = | subdivision_type5 = City | subdivision_name5 = Haldwani | length = {{convert|578[1]|km|mi|abbr=on}} | width_min = | width_avg = | width_max = | depth_min = | depth_avg = | depth_max = | discharge1_location= | discharge1_min = | discharge1_avg = | discharge1_max = | source1 = Sattal | source1_location = | source1_coordinates= | source1_elevation = | mouth = | mouth_location = | mouth_coordinates = | mouth_elevation = | progression = | river_system = | basin_size = | tributaries_left = | tributaries_right = | custom_label = | custom_data = | extra = }} The Gaula River, or Gola River, is a river in India originating in the Lesser Himalayas. It is approximately {{convert|500|km|mi|abbr=on}} long. The river is also known by the name, Kichha, in its lower course. It originates in the Sattal lakes of Uttarakhand state, and flows south past Kathgodam, Haldwani, Kichha and Shahi, finally joining the Ramganga River about {{convert|15|km|mi|abbr=on}} northwest of Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, Ramganga in turn is a tributary of the river Ganges. It is mainly a spring fed river; this river is source of water for Haldwani and Kathgodam. A beautiful dam exists over this river in Kathgodam. MiningThis is also controversial due to illegal mining,.[2] The government plans to install remote sensor anti-theft devices,.[3] EcologyOver the years, due erosion and deforestation the Gaula catchment has become prone to landslides and the springs in it and overall rainfall have declined leading to reduction in its flow.[4][5] The Gaula riverbed after it hits the plain near Haldwani has also been facing erosion to excessive quarrying. When despite Supreme Court's directive which effectively banned quarrying while only allowing silt deposit removal,[6] has led to public protests in the regions and a bandh (mass strike) in Haldwani in December 2009 by activists, alleging nexus between stone crushing and mining industry and the administration.[7] The steady erosion of the Gola river forest corridor threatens the survival of tigers and elephants in the Terai region,.[8] Gaula DamA barrage on this river, known as the Gaula Barrage, is located at Kathgodam. The barrage is a landmark for the local residents. It provides irrigation water for the bhabar fields. Bridge near Haldwani-KathgodamDevelopment of bridge over this river in Haldwani-Kathgodam area has been controversial for long. Image GalleryReferences1. ^Evaluation of Gola River annual discharge: An Experience of Spring Fed Siwalik Mountain River 2. ^Strike for mining on Gola river brings life to halt 3. ^Remote censor anti-theft devices to be installed 4. ^{{cite book|last=Singh|first=R. B. |author2=Martin J. Haigh |title=Sustainable reconstruction of highland and headwater regions|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tGgCvLRUF-EC&pg=PA291&dq=Gaula+River+India&cd=2#v=onepage&q=Gaula%20River%20India&f=false|year=1995|publisher=Taylor & Francis|isbn=90-5410-719-7|page=291}} 5. ^{{cite journal|last=Valdiya|first=KS|year=1991|title=Hydrogeological Studies of Springs in the Catchment of the Gaula River|journal=Mountain Research and Development|volume=11|pages=239–258|jstor=3673618|doi=10.2307/3673618 }} 6. ^{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-06-17/india/28277256_1_illegal-quarrying-sc-directive-river-sides|title=State govt-run agencies defy SC ban to quarry in Himalayan riversides|date=17 June 2010|work=The Times of India|first1=DS|last1=Kunwar}} 7. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20091205/dun.htm#5|title=Bandh in Haldwani, Ramnagar today|date=5 December 2009|work=The Tribune}} 8. ^Lost Corridor: The tragedy of the Gola River External links
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