September 23, 2014
Facts about River Periyar
- Periyar is the longest river of Kerala with a length of 244 kms.
- Periyar originates from the Sivagiri hills of Western Ghats.
- Periyar is referred as the ‘Lifeline of Kerala’.
- Cochin City which is in the vicinity of river draws its water supply from Periyar River.
- The Idukki hydro-electric project, largest power project in Kerala is on Periyar River.
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