Skip to content
LAT37.8044° NLON122.2711° WX-13611157 mY4551831 mE564166 mN4184363 mE6050014 ftN2120204 ftBRG041.0°041.0°040.6°042.1°ZOOM11.0CRS
← Gallery
Climate and natural resources

Understanding the Musi River

In a workshop hosted by The Deccan Archives Foundation, in collaboration with INTACH Hyderabad and ASEEM, collaborators mapped the historic core of the river Musi through on site visits, and sessions on history and ecology of the river by experts.

Preview of Understanding the Musi River, an interactive Felt mapExplore this interactive map →
Understanding the Musi RiverOpen in Felt →
CartographerThe Deccan Archives Foundation, INTACH Hyderabad and ASEEMCategoryClimate and natural resources

In a workshop hosted by The Deccan Archives Foundation, in collaboration with INTACH Hyderabad and ASEEM, collaborators mapped the historic core of the river Musi through on site visits, and sessions on history and ecology of the river by experts.

More views

Common questions

01Where does Musi River start and end?

The Musi River originates in the Ananthagiri Hills of the Western Ghats in Telangana, India. It flows approximately 150 miles eastward through Hyderabad before joining the Krishna River as a tributary near Wazirabad in the Nalgonda district.

02Which city is on the Musi River?

Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana, India, is the major city located on the Musi River. The river flows through the heart of the city, historically dividing the old city from the new city areas.

03What is the importance of Musi River?

The Musi River has historical, cultural, and economic importance as a water source for Hyderabad and surrounding agricultural areas. It played a crucial role in the city’s development, though it has faced significant pollution challenges in recent decades. The river and its embankments are also sites of historical landmarks and serve flood control functions for the region.

Try Felt

Bring your data, see it on the map

Connect a database or drop in a file and see your data live on a map in minutes.