Raavi

The Raavi River is a transboundary river that flows through northern India and eastern Pakistan. It is one of the five rivers that form the Indus River system, known as the Punjab, or "five waters." The Raavi originates in the Himalayas in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows westward into Punjab, Pakistan. It is approximately 720 kilometers (450 miles) long.

Historically, the Raavi River has played a significant role in the region's development and culture. Its waters have been vital for agriculture in the fertile plains of Punjab for centuries. The river has also been a subject in various historical accounts and literature.

The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, brokered by the World Bank, governs the allocation of water from the Indus River system, including the Raavi, between India and Pakistan. Under this treaty, India has exclusive rights to the waters of the Raavi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers, while Pakistan has rights to the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers.

Several major cities are located along the Raavi, including Lahore in Pakistan and Amritsar in India, though the latter is closer to the Ravi's tributary, the Beas. The river's flow is influenced by monsoon rains and snowmelt from the Himalayas. Efforts are ongoing to manage its water resources sustainably for both agricultural and domestic use in both countries.