| Vembanad Lake | |
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| Primary inflows | Achenkovil, Manimala, Meenachil, Muvattupuzha, Pamba, Periyar |
| Primary outflows | several canals |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. In Hydrology, the inflow of a Body of water is the source of the Water in the body of water Meenachil is the name of the north-eastern region of Kottayam district in Kerala, South India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Muvattupuzha ( Malayalam:മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ) is a Municipality in Ernakulam Pamba River is the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala and the longest river in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore. The Periyar River is the longest river in the state of Kerala, India, with a length of 244 km In Hydrology, the discharge or outflow of a River is the volume of Water transported by it in a certain amount of time A drainage basin is an extent of Land where Water from Rain or Snow melt drains downhill into a body of water such as a River, length | 96 km |
| Max. width | 14 km |
| Surface area | 1512 km² |
| Surface elevation | 0 m |
| Settlements | Alleppy, Cochin, Cherthala |
Vembanad Lake (Vembanad Kayal or Vembanad Kol) is India's longest lake, [1] and is the largest lake in the state of Kerala. To help compare different Orders of magnitude and geographical regions we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km² India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country A lake (from Latin lacus) is a Terrain feature (or Physical feature) a body of Liquid on the surface of a world that is localized to the Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}}; It is also one of the largest lakes in India.
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Geography and Hydrography
The Vembanad wetland system covers an area of over 1512 km². [2] The lake is bordered by Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts. For the town with the same name see Alappuzha. Alappuzha is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala in India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> This article is about the town of Kottayam See Kottayam district also This article is about the town of Ernakulam See Ernakulam district. It lies at sea level, and is separated from the Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island. Mean sea level (MSL is the average (mean height of the Sea, with reference to a suitable reference surface The Arabian Sea ( Arabic: بحر العرب transliterated: Baḥr al-'Arab Sanskrit: सिन्धु सागर transliterated: A shoal or sandbar (also called sandbank) is a somewhat Linear Landform within or extending into a body of Water, Canals link the lake to other coastal lakes to the north and south. Several rivers flow into the lake, including the Achenkovil, Manimala, Meenachil, Muvattupuzha, Pamba and Periyar. Meenachil is the name of the north-eastern region of Kottayam district in Kerala, South India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Muvattupuzha ( Malayalam:മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ) is a Municipality in Ernakulam Pamba River is the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala and the longest river in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore. The Periyar River is the longest river in the state of Kerala, India, with a length of 244 km The lake surrounds the islands of Pathiramanal, Perumbalam and Pallippuram. Pathiramanal is a small island located on the border of Kottayam - Alapuzha Districts in Kerala, India. The Vembanad Lake is approximately 14 kilometres wide at its widest point.
A unique characteristic of the lake is the location of the Thannermukkom salt water barrier. Thanneermukkom (തണ്ണീര്മുക്കം is a village in Alappuzha District of Kerala, India. The Thannermukkom salt water barrier was constructed as a part of the Kuttanad Development Scheme to prevent tidal action and intrusion of salt water into the Kuttanad low-lands. It is the largest mud regulator in India. This barrier essentially divides the lake into two parts - one with brackish water perenially and the other half with fresh water fed by the rivers draining in to the lake. This barrier has helped the farmers in Kuttanad - where farming is done below sea level. It has however also created ecological problems, primarily, the rampant propagation of the Water Hyacinth in fresh water. The seven species of water hyacinths comprise the genus Eichhornia.
Cities
The port of Kochi (Cochin) is located at the lake's outlet to the Arabian Sea. The Arabian Sea ( Arabic: بحر العرب transliterated: Baḥr al-'Arab Sanskrit: सिन्धु सागर transliterated: In Cochin, the stretch from Kochi Azhi to Munambam Azhi, the serene backwaters are popularly known as Veeranpuzha. Munambam, located near Kochi India, is a place situated at the north end of Vypeen Island. Veeranpuzha is a Lake in Cochin, Kerala, India. It is the northern extension of Vembanad Lake. It is the northern extension of Vembanad Lake. The town of Alappuzha (also known as Allepey), is sometimes called the "Venice of the East" for its large network of canals that meander through the town. Alappuzha (ആലപ്പുഴ also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. The Vallam Kali (the Snake Boat Race) held every year in August is a major attraction. Vallam Kali (or Vallamkali) (വള്ളംകളി literally means boat game (race in Malayalam. Over 1. 6 million people live on the banks of the Vembanad lake and are directly or indirectly dependent on it for their livelihoods. [3]
Tourism
Vembanad Lake is at the heart of Kerala Backwaters tourism with hundreds of kettuvallams crisscrossing it and numerous resorts nestling on its banks. The Kerala backwaters are a chain of Brackish Lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kettuvallam is a House boat widely used in the Indian state of Kerala. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the east coast of the lake. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (also known as Vembanad Bird Sanctuary is situated at Kumarakom in Kottayam district in the Indian state of The lake is famous for its scenic beauty and has become a major tourist attraction.
Ecological Importance
Vembanad Kol Wetland was included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands. Vembanad Lake ( Vembanad Kayal or Vembanad Kol) is India 's longest Lake, and is the largest lake in the state of Kerala. The Ramsar Convention is an international Treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Wetlands i A wetland is an area of Land consisting of Soil that is Saturated with Moisture, such as a Swamp, Marsh, or Bog [4] It is home to more than 20,000 waterfowls in India - the third largest such population in India. It is also an ideal habitat for shrimps. [5]
Boat Tragedy
On July 27, 2002, twenty-nine people were killed when an overcrowded boat capsized in the Vembanad lake. The boat was carrying more people than twice its slated capacity. The boat was a daily ferry service which connects Muhamma village on the west coast to Kumarakom on the east. Kumarakom is a tourist village in Kottayam district, Kerala, India. [6]
References
- ^ Ayub, Akber (ed), Kerala: Maps & More, 2006 edition 2007 reprint, p. 48, Stark World Publishing, Bangalore, ISBN 81-902505-2-3
- ^ Vembanad - Kol Wetland. World Wildlife Fund (2006-05-24). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned
- ^ Vembanad Wetland Conservation Program. Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment.
- ^ The List of Wetlands of International Importance. The Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) Rue Mauverney 28, CH-1196 Gland, Switzerland. Retrieved on 2008-01-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental
- ^ Vembanad - Kol Wetland. World Wildlife Fund (2006-05-24). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned
- ^ Over 50 feared dead in boat tragedy. Cnn. Retrieved on 2002-07-27. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England.
Gallery
 About 400 houseboats operate in the area, this is the water route to Kottayam |
 An arching palm tree, besides the vembanad waterways |
 Luxurious houseboats offer you 3 star comforts in terms of room and food |
 A small boat hitching a ride |
 A view of Vembanad Lake from a resort in Kumarakom |
 A resort on the banks of Vembanad Lake at Kumarakom |
 Tourists in country boat in Vembanad Lake |
 "Kallu shap" for traditional liquor |
 Sunset on Vembanad Lake |
 Vembanad Lake opens out to the sea at Kochi |
 Bethlaham Church in Vembanad lake |
 Dusk along the Vembanad waterways |
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