Hungol River
Hingol River or Hungol River (Urdu: 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.
Geography
At 560 km (350 mi) long, the Hingol is the longest river in Balochistan. It winds through the Makran Coastal Range and Hungol Valley between high cliffs.
The river flows all year long, unlike most other streams in Balochistan which are intermittent and only flow during rare rains.
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.
See also
References
- ^ "Arabian Sea Coast".
- ^ "Hingol National Park". Pakistan Paedia: National Parks. JalalsPages. 12 September 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ^ Agency, Anadolu (2024-05-16). "Pakistan's marsh crocodiles falling prey to climate ravages". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
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