13 Aug 2026
Mapping the Dakshina Pinakini/Thenpennai River Basin
This article introduces Mapping Malnad’s updated Dakshina Pinakini River Basin Map, tracing the ~494 kms long interstate river from the Nandi Hills to the Bay of Bengal. The map brings together the river’s drainage network, lakes, dams, agricultural command areas, cities, industrial areas and monitoring stations, helping us see beyond Bengaluru’s perception of the river…