musi river

Musi River is a river located in the province of South Sumatra, Indonesia. With a length of 750 km, it is the longest river on the island of Sumatra and Palembang splitting into two parts. Ampera bridge that became an icon of Palembang was passed over this river. Since the days of the Kingdom of Srivijaya until now, the river is known as the main means of transportation for the community. Palembang Musi River divides the region into two parts: Seberang Ilir to the north and Seberang Ulu to the south. Musi River, along with other rivers, forming a delta near the city of Breech. Sourced the springs in the area Kepahiang, Bengkulu. Musi river called Batang Hari Sembilan which means nine major rivers, meaning nine major rivers are the Musi River and its eight major rivers that empty into the river Musi. The eight rivers are: river Histories Rawas river Leko river Lakitan river Kelingi river Lematang river Semangus river Ogan river An area of ​​3 million hectares in the watershed (basin) Musi considered critical due to rampant illegal logging. This condition may trigger flash floods and landslides.