Water Hyacinth in Vembanad Lake

Vembanad is the longest lake in India, as well as the largest in the state of Kerala. The lake has an area of 230 square kilometers and a maximum length of 89.5 km. Spanning three districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Vembanad Lake in Kottayam, Vaikom, Changanassery, Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, Punnappra, Kuttanadu and Kochi La…
Vembanad is the longest lake in India, as well as the largest in the state of Kerala. The lake has an area of 230 square kilometers and a maximum length of 89.5 km. Spanning three districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Vembanad Lake in Kottayam, Vaikom, Changanassery, Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, Punnappra, Kuttanadu and Kochi Lake in Kochi. Several groups of small islands including Vypin, Mulavukad, Maradu, Udayamperoor, Vallarpadam, and Willingdon Island are located in the Kochi Lake portion. Kochi Port is built around Willingdon Island and Vallarpadam island.
  • Primary inflows: Achenkovil, Manimala, Meenachil, Muvattupuzha, Pamba, Periyar
  • Primary outflows: several canals
  • Basin countries: India
  • Max. length: 96.5 km (60.0 mi)
  • Max. width: 14 km (8.7 mi)
  • Surface area: 230 km² (89 sq mi)
  • Max. depth: 12 m (39 ft)

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