Sutlej River: The Lifeline of Punjab and Himachal
The Sutlej River, originating near Mount Kailash in Tibet, is the longest tributary of the Indus River with a length of approximately 1,450 km. Flowing through the dramatic gorges of Himachal Pradesh and the fertile plains of Punjab, it sustains millions through irrigation and hydropower, notably the Bhakra-Nangal Dam. Its waters face growing challenges from climate change-induced glacier retreat and pollution, impacting one of South Asia’s most vital river systems.