The Beautiful Network of Rivers and Lakes of Alappuzha in Kerala

Flow where the tide drives!

Kerala is a state in southern India. It is bordered by the states of Tamil Nadu to the east and Karnataka to the north. The state’s Western Ghats range divides it into two distinct geographical regions: the hilly Western Ghats and the flat coastal plain. The state has multiple districts, each with a headquarters at a different town. Kerala is divided into three climatic zones: the tropical wet, the tropical dry, and the temperate. The Western Ghats shelter the state from the Arabian Sea. The state has a long coastline, of which a major portion are the beaches. The state is endowed with a multitude of rivers, of which many flow westward and some eastward.

Rivers and Lakes in Alappuzha 

Alappuzha district in Kerala, India has a number of rivers and lakes. The rivers in Alappuzha are the Manimala River, the Pamba River, the Achankovil River and many more. The lakes in Alappuzha are the Vembanad Lake and the Kayamkulam Lake. These rivers and lakes are the lifelines of Alappuzha. They provide water for irrigation, drinking, and transportation. They also support the fishing and tourism industries in Alappuzha. The rivers and lakes of Alappuzha in Kerala are:

• Manimala River: The Manimala River is the longest river in Kerala, at 91 km in length. It originates in the Western Ghats and flows through the districts of Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha.
• Pamba River: The Pamba River is the 3rd longest river in Kerala, at 117 km in length. It originates in the Western Ghats and flows through the districts of Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha.
• Achankovil River: Having a catchment region of around 1155.14 square kilometers & marginable length of around 32 kilometers, the Achankovil River originates in the Western Ghats. It flows through the districts of Kottayam and Pathanamthitta.
• Vembanad Lake: Vembanad Lake is the most important lake here in the western coastal canal system with an approximate length of around 84 kilometers & an average approximate breadth of around 3.1 kilometers.

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