Shire River

Rivers in Southeast Africa

The Shire River is Africa Rivers in the southeast, Zambezi River tributary. Source out Lake Malawi South end, flowing from north to south Malawi South and Mozambique central section. It flows into the Zambezi River near Fontesh Town. It is 600 kilometers long and has a drainage area of 32000 square kilometers. In the 80km section from Matopee to Hamilton Falls in the middle reaches, there are tight mountains on both banks, many waterfalls, canyons and rapids, with a fall difference of 384m, which is generally called the Murchison Falls, and three hydropower stations have been built. The upstream and downstream slopes are flat and the flow is slow, and the valley is wide, which is rich in irrigation, shipping and aquatic products.

Chinese name: Shire River
Foreign name: Shire River
Water system: Zambezi River
geographical position: Africa southeast

Flow area: Malawi South and Mozambique central section
Origin: Lake Malawi south end
River length: 600 km
Area: 32 thousand square kilometre

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Watershed environment

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The Shire River is located at Malawi South and Mozambique , total length 402 kilometre , Malawi Longest river , from the southern tip of Malawi, at mangochi Flowing into the south of 8km Malombe Lake , passing through southern Malawi from north to south Shire Highlands , final injection Zambezi River It is one of the main tributaries of the Zambezi River.

The Shire River is located at east longitude 35 degrees 16.37 minutes, South Latitude 14 degrees 28.68 minutes, the riverbed is at East African Rift Valley At the bottom of the valley at the south end, the population density on both sides of the river is very high. About half of Malawi's population lives in the Shire River basin. The upstream connects Malawi Lake and Malombe Lake, and the midstream is rapids and waterfall The downstream is wide.

Shire River in Lyondee National Park

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Shire River (5 sheets)

Malawi's most important river. The total length is 402 kilometers (250 miles). Originating from Malawi Lake, it is the only drainage channel of the lake. It flows 8 kilometers (5 miles) to the south, passes Lake Malombe, and enters the narrow middle valley. From Matope to Chikwawa, the flow is 80km (50 miles) in the canyon area, with continuous waterfalls. It successively passes through Kholombidzo Falls, Nkula Falls, Tedzani Falls, Hamilton Falls and Kapichira Falls, with a total drop of 384 meters (1260 feet). In the lower reaches of Chikwawa, the only area in China with an altitude below 150 meters (500 feet), there are major tributaries in the lower reaches Ruo River It flows into the Zambezi River in Mozambique through the Ndindi Marsh. The flow depends on the water level of the Malawi Lake and the flow of the Ruo River. Since Liwande built the dam, the flow can be adjusted to give play to the benefits of flood control and power generation. In addition, there are also hydropower stations in Nkura Falls and Tazani Falls.

climate

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tropic Grassland climate
November April rainy season
May October dry season
Hottest month: November December
The coldest month: July
Average of hottest month air temperature ：19－26 degree
Average temperature in the coldest month: 14-21 ℃
annually average precipitation (from southwest to east): 635mm
Annual average precipitation (from southwest to north): more than 3000 mm

wild animal

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Hippo : There are a large number of hippos in the upper reaches of the Shire River
Waterfowl : Gather at Liwonde National Park
crocodile : widely distributed in the Shire River and Malawi Lake^[1]

environmental problems

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Some studies have pointed out that there are many fish It is on the verge of extinction.

Threatened Biology also:

In recent years, the water level of Malawi Lake has been declining, which poses a threat to the depletion of the Shire River. Malawi is facing power The possibility of serious impact on industry.

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