Vaitarna
| Vaitarna | |
| River | |
 Vaitarna River, View from Silent Hill Resort | |
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Mouth | Arabian Sea |
| - location | Palghar district, Maharashtra |
| Length | 154 km (96 mi) approx. |
The Vaitarana River is a river north of the city of Mumbai, India, near its border with Gujarat.[1]
Course
It has a confluence with the Tanasa just before it enters the Arabian Sea. Jhow and Wadhiv islands lie in its estuary. Arnala Island lies off its mouth.
Significance
Vaitarna supplies much of Mumbai's drinking water. It is the largest river in the Northern Konkan region and drains Maharashtra's whole Palghar District.
Legacy
The SS Vaitarna, a steamship, was named after the river.
References
- ↑ "Vaitarna". Retrieved 4 February 2016.
Coordinates: 19°42′N 72°56′E / 19.700°N 72.933°E
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