Kolleru Lake

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According to environmental activists, the Kolleru Lake has suffered a sustained and measurable decline in its ecological health during the last 50 years.

About Kolleru Lake

• Location: It is a shallow lake located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
• It is nestled 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. 
• This lake is also known as the “Peerless Fisherman”s Paradise and Bird Heaven”.
• Water Source: It receives water from four rivers, namely Budameru, Ramileru, Tammileru, and Errakalva,
• This lake empties its water into the Bay of Bengal through an outlet called ‘upputera’.
• 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. 
• Fauna:

• • 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.
• Significance: The lake is deeply intertwined with local livelihoods, sustaining thousands who depend on fishing, duck farming, and paddy cultivation.

Source: TH

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