Did You Know?
The Mahaweli River helps give water to many farms!
Where it Starts
The river starts in Horton Plains.
Where it Ends
The river ends in the Bay of Bengal.
What Mahaweli Does
It gives water to farms.
It helps fish live in the water.
People can swim and play in it.
It is home to many birds.
It helps make power for homes.
It is a nice place to visit.
More About Mahaweli
The Mahaweli River is very old. It has been here for a long time. Many people live near it. They use the water for many things.
This river helps us every day. It gives us water to drink and to grow food. It also helps keep the air clean.
In the future, the Mahaweli River will still be important. We will need it for water and fun. It will always be a big part of our lives.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Mahaweli River"]
B["Length: 335 km"]
C["Drainage Basin: 10,448 km²"]
D["Origin: Horton Plains"]
E["Starts at: Polwathura"]
F["Joins: Hatton Oya & Kotmale Oya"]
G["Reaches: Bay of Bengal"]
H["Trincomalee Bay: Natural Harbour"]
A --> B
A --> C
A --> D
D --> E
A --> F
A --> G
G --> H
What Do These Words Mean?
drainage basin:An area of land where water collects and drains into a river.
originated:Started or began from a specific place.
submarine canyons:Deep valleys in the ocean floor.
natural deep-sea harbours:Safe places in the ocean where ships can dock, formed by nature.
remote village:A small town that is far away from larger towns or cities.
