Oil

Leading countries in primary energy consumption worldwide in 2019 (in exajoules)

Fossil fuels are the largest sources of energy for electricity generation. Natural gas was the largest source—about 40%—of U.S. electricity generation in 2020. Natural gas is used in steam turbines and gas turbines to generate electricity.

China

Three Gorges Dam

Hydropower is the most important and widely-used renewable source of energy. Hydropower represents about 17% (International Energy Agency) of total electricity production. China is the largest producer of hydroelectricity, followed by Canada, Brazil, and the United States (Source: Energy Information Administration).

Largest hydropower consuming countries 2019. The largest consumers of hydropower include China, Brazil, and Canada. Hydropower consumption in these countries totaled 11.32 exajoules, 3.56 exajoules, and 3.41 exajoules, respectively. Several provinces in Canada produce over 90 percent of their energy through hydropower.

Itaipu Dam

Gordon Dam

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But not those situated on the banks of the Kali, named after a goddess. The reverence though is anachronistic to village residents since the river is, in fact, black and sludge like, due to the incessant discharge of untreated wastewater.

Sharda River Mahakali River

The allotted route maps must be strictly followed, and attention should be paid to the instructions given to you by our trained personnel and guides who know Dandeli inside out. Keep alcohol and other intoxicants away – this can lead to serious lapses in judgment which can prove fatal in the jungle.

White water rafting in Dandeli is safe. There are ample skilled and professional rafters and rafting agencies who take the best care of their clients when they head out for a trip.

Yes! You can go whitewater rafting without strong swimming abilities.

Dandeli is surrounded by dense forests and therefore, one will find a moderate climate throughout the year. A number of visitors come here to get the real pleasure of nature. Though, the climate remains pleasant all through the year but the best time to visit Dandeli is from October to May.

You do have a small chance of being injured on a rafting trip, about 1:558 and a 1:100,000 chance of being a fatality. This means that for the vast majority of people, rafting is simply a great fun adventure. Rafting not just about big white water.

If you end up falling out of the raft during your rafting trip, do the following:

1. Grab the raft.
2. Face your raft during the rescue.
3. Bring your legs up to the surface of the water.
4. Point your feet downstream.
5. Look out for a rope.
6. Wait for calm waters before moving over.

10 of the World’s Most Notorious Whitewater Rapids

• 1) Terminator – Futaleufú River, Chile.
• 2) Bidwell – Chilko River, British Columbia.
• 3) Big Drops 2 and 3 – Colorado River through Cataract Canyon, Utah.
• 4) Lava Falls – Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, Arizona.
• 5) Godzilla – Rio Upano River, Ecuador.
• 6) Pillow Rapid – Gauley River, West Virginia.