Gorganrud River
River in Iran
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Gorganrud is a river in northeastern Iran. It begins in Mount Aladagh, located in the North Khorasan Province. Flowing through the Golestan Province, it ends at the Caspian Sea.
| Gorganrud | |
|---|---|
 Gorganrud River at Bibi Shirvan village | |
  Location within Iran | |
| Native name | گرگانرود (Persian) |
| Location | |
| Country | Iran |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 37°29′34″N 55°30′42″E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Caspian Sea |
| Length | 251 kilometres (156 mi) |
The condition of the Gorganrud estuary is of concern, partly as a result of upstream water use, including several dams, such as the Voshmgir, Golestan and Bostan.[1]
Flash flooding occurred in 2001, with 300 fatalities, notably in the Madarsoo subcatchment upstream from Golestan Dam, including in Golestan National Park.[2]
Course
The largest settlement located by Gorganrud river is the city of Gonbad-e Kavus, the river passes the city from its north and west.[3] Gorganrud also passes through the center of Aqqala, with 3 bridges connecting the northern and southern parts of the city by crossing the river.[4]