Bubye River Explained
Bubye River
(Bubi River) |
| Source1 Location: | east of West Nicholson, Zimbabwe |
| Mouth Location: | Limpopo River |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | Zimbabwe |
| Source1 Elevation: | 235m (771feet) |
| Discharge1 Avg: | 6.51mm/yr (unit flow)[1] |
| Basin Size: | 8140km2 |
The Bubye River, also known as Bubi River, is a tributary of the Limpopo River in Beitbridge District and Gwanda District, Zimbabwe. It rises about 40km (30miles) to the northeast of West Nicholson in Matabeleland South, from where it flows southeast before joining the Limpopo 25km (16miles) west of the border with Mozambique. Its course forms part of the border between Mberengwa and Mwenezi districts.[2]
Tigerfish occur naturally in this river.[3]
Dams
There were no major dams on the river[4] until the Bubi-Lupane Dam was built in 2010 to supply water to Lupane District.[5]
External links
Notes and References
- Görgens, A.H.M.. Boroto, R.A.. 1997. Limpopo River: flow balance anomalies, surprises and implications for integrated water resources management. Proceedings of the 8th South African National Hydrology Symposium. Pretoria.
- Book: Historical Dictionary of Zimbabwe. Scarecrow Press, Inc.. Lanham, MD. 2001. 0-8108-3471-5.
- Web site: Tiger Fishing: Kariba’s greatest fame . 18 March 2012 . 21 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240521143633/https://www.herald.co.zw/?option=com_content&view=article&id=25507%3Atiger-fishing-karibas-greatest-fame&catid=57%3Aisdore&Itemid=159 . live .
- Book: Chibi, T.. Kandori, C.. Makone, B.F.. amp. 2005. Mzingwane Catchment Outline Plan. Zimbabwe National Water Authority. Bulawayo.
- News: Work on Bubi-Lupane Dam resumes. 28 September 2010. NewsDay. Zimbabwe. 14 November 2016. 19 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240519101005/https://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-09-28-work-on-bubilupane-dam-resumes. live.
