Hingol River Explained

Hingol River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Pakistan
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Balochistan
Subdivision Type3:Districts
Subdivision Name3:Awaran District, Gwadar District
Progression:Arabian Sea
River System:Hingol River
Basin Size:[1]
Discharge1 Location:Near mouth
Discharge1 Avg:(Period: 1971–2000)[2]

Hingol River or Hungol River (Urdu: {{nq|دریائے ہنگول) is located in the Makran region, in the Gwadar District of southeastern Balochistan Province, in southwestern Pakistan. The river and valley are protected within Hingol National Park.[3]

Geography

The Hingol River is long, the longest in Balochistan.[3] It winds through the Makran Coastal Range and Hungol Valley between high cliffs.[3]

The river flows all year long, unlike most other streams in Balochistan which only flow during rare rains.[3]

Fauna

According to WWF-Pakistan, the Hingol is one of Balochistan’s four coastal rivers, including the Kech, Hub and Basol rivers, that hosts a healthy crocodile population.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arabian Sea Coast.
  2. Web site: Arabian Sea Coast.
  3. Web site: Hingol National Park. Pakistan Paedia: National Parks. JalalsPages. 12 September 2006. 2008-10-15 .
  4. Web site: Agency . Anadolu . 2024-05-16 . Pakistan’s marsh crocodiles falling prey to climate ravages . 2024-07-02 . The Express Tribune . en.