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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Tungabhadra is a peninsular Indian river formed by the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers and a major right-bank tributary of the Krishna.
- Which two rivers join to form the Tungabhadra?
- Is the Tungabhadra a tributary of the Krishna or the Kaveri?
- What is the significance of the Tungabhadra Dam?
- How is the Tungabhadra linked to the Vijayanagara Empire?

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The Tungabhadra is a peninsular Indian river formed by the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers and a major right-bank tributary of the Krishna.

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In August 2024, the Karnataka government drained large volumes from the Tungabhadra Reservoir after gate number 19 of the Tungabhadra Dam at Hospet was washed away, triggering emergency repairs and interstate concern.

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