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The Vaitarana River is a river north of the city of Mumbai, India, near its border with Gujarat.
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Train over the river rajkot express crosess south vaitarna river
Course
It has a confluence with the Tanasa just before it enters the Arabian Sea. Jhow and Wadhiv islands lie in its estuary. Arnala Island lies off its mouth.
Significance
Vaitarna supplies much of Mumbai's drinking water. It is the largest river in the Northern Konkan region and drains Maharashtra's whole Palghar District.
Legacy
The SS Vaitarna, a steamship, was named after the river.
References
Vaitarna Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA