kolleru lake for 29 December 2025

Kolleru Lake Latest News

Kolleru Lake, which is known for its rich biodiversity, is now getting recognition for its delicious black dried fish that has carved a special place for itself in both domestic and international markets.

About Kolleru Lake

• It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
• It is located in the inter-deltaic plain of rivers Krishna and Godavari near the city of Eluru and serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for these two rivers. 
• It spreads over an area of about 308 sq. km. and expands up to 954 sq.km. at the highest flood level. 
• It is the largest freshwater lake in Andhra Pradesh. 
• Characteristically, it is a shallow lake.
• It receives water from four rivers, namely Budameru, Ramileru, Tammileru, and Errakalva, and 18 drains. 
• This lake empties its water into the Bay of Bengal through an outlet called 'upputera'.
• This lake is also known as the "Peerless Fisherman"s Paradise and Bird Heaven".
• The lake was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999.
• It was designated as a wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the International Ramsar Convention. 
• It supports over 20 million migratory birds annually, including grey pelicans, painted storks, and open-billed storks. 
• It is a haven for species migrating from Siberia, Central Asia, and the Himalayas, making it one of India’s richest avian habitats.
• The lake is deeply intertwined with local livelihoods, sustaining thousands who depend on fishing, duck farming, and paddy cultivation. 

Source: ETVB