The Indus River is one of the major river systems in South Asia, originating in Tibet and flowing through India and Pakistan. A tributary is a river or stream that flows into a larger river.

Among the major tributaries of the Indus River:

• Chenab
• Jhelum
• Ravi
• Sutlej
• Beas

The Chenab River is the largest tributary of the Indus by volume and length. It originates in the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows through Jammu and Kashmir before entering Pakistan and joining the Indus River.

Key facts about the Chenab River:

• Length: Approximately 1,200 km
• Contribution: Significant water volume to the Indus system
• Importance: Major source for irrigation and hydropower projects

Related Topics

River Systems of India: Understanding the major river systems including the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra systems, their origins, courses, and tributaries.

Indus Water Treaty: The agreement between India and Pakistan regarding the sharing of waters from the Indus River system, which includes its tributaries.

Important Facts

The five major rivers of the Punjab region (Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej) are all tributaries of the Indus River system. The Chenab is formed by the confluence of two rivers, the Chandra and Bhaga, and is known as Chandrabhaga in its upper course.