Vembanad Lake Latest News
Recently, it is observed that unchecked tourism, luxury houseboats, and decades of encroachment are pushing Vembanad Lake into ecological crisis.
About Vembanad Lake
- Vemband is the largest lake in Kerala and the longest Lake in India.
- Other names: It is also known as Vembanad Kayal, Vembanad Kol, Punnamada Lake (in Kuttanad) and Kochi Lake (in Kochi).
- Source: The lake has its source in four rivers, Meenachil, Achankovil, Pampa and Manimala.
- It is separated from the Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island and is a popular backwater stretch in Kerala.
- Famous Boat race in Lake: Vallam Kali (i.e Nehru Trophy Boat Race) is a Snake Boat Race held every year in the month of August in Vembanad Lake.
- In 2002, it was included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention.
- The Government of India has identified this lake under the National Wetlands Conservation Programme.
- The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the east coast of the lake.
Source: DTE
Vembanad Lake FAQs
Q1: Where is Vembanad Lake located?
Ans: Vembanad Lake is situated in the state of Kerala and is the longest lake in India and the largest in the state.
Q2: Which major rivers drain into Vembanad Lake?
Ans: The Meenachil, Pamba, Manimala, and Achankovilrivers drain into Vembanad Lake.
