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Surface Water Resources
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Major source of Surface Water in the State are rivers flowing from northwest to southeast direction. Major rivers include Ganga, Yamuna, Ghagra, Gomti, Gandak, Sone and Sarda. In addition it has number of smaller rivers. Upper reaches of many of these rivers have large hydro-electric dams constructed across them. Main streams in plains provide water for canal irrigation. During the monsoons, these rivers cause flooding of large, areas, particularly in Easter UP, resulting considerable loss of crops, life and property.
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