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…
18 Mar 2026
Vrishabhavathi River Basin & Pollution Map
This map traces the course of the Vrishabhavathi River through Bengaluru and Ramanagara districts within the larger Arkavathi basin. Today, the river carries a significant portion of Bengaluru’s waste & wastewater. As it flows downstream, it transfers pollution into the Arkavathi, extending impacts into agricultural landscapes and ultimately the Cauvery basin. It shows how urban…