The drainage system of Jammu and Kashmir is a combination of rivers, lakes, springs and glaciers. Jhelum, Chenab and Indus are the most important rivers of Jammu and Kashmir. Important water bodies include Dal and Wular lakes. Significant glaciers include Nubra, Rimo and Siachen. All the components, have a very significant impact economically and ecologically to the state. Important Rivers in Jammu and Kashmir There are a number of rivers that start from the high mountains and flows through this state. The Jhelum, Ravi, Chenab, Indus and Tawi rivers are the major Himalayan rivers of the state Chenab River The old name of the ancient river Chenab was Asikni. This river starts its journey from the Baralacha La pass in Lahaul and Spiti districts in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is formed by two streams, namely – the Chandra and the Bhaga. It is also referred as Chandrabhaga. Its whole length count is around 960 km. It stretches across its length of 504 km in Jammu and Kashmir. It...