The South Keltma (russian: Южная Кельтма - ''Yuzhnaya Keltma'') is a river in
Perm Krai
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,
Russia
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, a left tributary of the
Kama
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Komi Republic
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, in Cherdynsky District. Its confluence with the Kama lies to the north of the village of Chepets. The river freezes up in the early November and stays under the ice until the end of April. There are many swamps near the river.
In 1785 – 1822 the Northern Catherine Canal was constructed. It connected the South Keltma with the North Keltma through the river Dzhurich. It was in operation only for 16 years.
Main tributaries:
*Left: Dzhurich, Olkhovka, Verhny Mal, Nizhny Mal;
*Right:
Timshor
The Timshor (russian: Тимшор, also: ''Timsher'') is a river in Perm Krai, Russia, a right tributary of the South Keltma. It is long, with drainage basin of .Rivers of Perm Krai
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