Kurshab (river)

The Kurshab, in its upper course known as the Gülchö, is a river in southwestern Kyrgyzstan. It discharges into Andijan Reservoir, which is drained by the Kara Darya. The river is formed at the north slope of the Alay Mountains. The length of the river is with a catchment area of, and normal average discharge of at Kochkorata hydrologic post. The river is fed by a combination of snow and ice meltwater, and springs. The maximum flow of was recorded in June and the minimum - in February. The river is used for irrigation. Several settlements are located near the river Kurshab, including Gülchö and Kurshab.