Beas river in spate as Himachal Pradesh hit by cloudburst, heavy rain.

Beas River: Flows through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, NW India. Punjab Name: One of the five rivers giving Punjab its name. Historical Significance: Eastern limit of Alexander the Great’s invasion in 326 BC. Source: Rises at 14,308 ft (4,361 m) at Rohtang Pass, western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh. Course: Flows south through Kullu Valley.

Turns west past Mandi into Kangra Valley. Enters Punjab, flows south, then southwest to meet Sutlej River at Harike. Length: 470 km (290 mi). Drainage Basin: 20,303 sq km (7,839 sq mi). Major Tributaries: Bain, Banganga, Luni, Uhal, Banner, Chakki, Gaj, Harla, Mamuni, Parvati, Patlikuhlal, Sainj, Suketi, Tirthan. Valleys: Forms Kullu and Kangra valleys.