Mithi River

Mithi River
Mithi River At Filter Pada
The Mithi river is in the centre
Location
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictMumbai Suburban
CityMumbai
Physical characteristics
SourceVihar Lake
2nd sourcePowai Lake
 • locationAarey Colony, Goregaon (E)
3rd sourceVakola Creek
 • locationChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
MouthArabian Sea
 • location
Mahim Creek
Length18 km (11 mi) [1]

The Mithi River (Pronunciation: [miʈʰiː]) is a river on Salsette Island, the island of the city of Mumbai, India. It is a confluence of tail-water discharges of the Powai and Vihar lakes. The river is seasonal and rises during the monsoons. The overflowing lakes also contribute to the river flow, which is stopped by a dam at other times. During this season, the gutter is a favourite with anglers, who can catch large fish that have escaped from the lakes[citation needed]. Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is located right next to the section of river at Andheri (E).

  1. ^ "Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority - Mithi River Development and Protection Authority".