Gulf of Khambhat

  • Recently, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) evacuated a fisherman from a fishing boat from the coast in the Gulf of Khambat.
  • The Gulf of Khambhat, also known as the Gulf of Cambay, is located on the west coast of India, in the state of Gujarat.This inlet of the Arabian Sea has a distinctive funnel shape.
  • It acts as a natural divider, separating the large Saurashtra Peninsula from the mainland of Gujarat.
  • The gulf is known for its strong tidal currents and is fed by major rivers like the Narmada, Tapi (Tapti), Mahi, and Sabarmati, which bring significant amounts of sediment into the gulf.
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