15 Nov 2024        14:56:16 pm

Geography

Ashtamudi Lake

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Topic: Lakes

Why in the news?

• Mass fish kill in Ashtamudi Lake at Kadavur in Kollam triggers panic  Residents say leachate released into the lake, resulting in contamination, caused the fish kill. 

Source: The Hindu 

About Ashtamudi Lake:

• It is a Ramsar wetland located in Kollam district of Kerala.
• It is known for its panoramic beauty and eight channels that connect to one lake. It is because of its eight \'arms\' or channels, that the lake is named Ashtamudi.
• It is the second largest lake in Kerala, which has found its way into the sea through the Neendakara estuary.
• Kallada river is the major source of water for Ashtamudi lake.
• The historical significance of Ashtamudi lake dates back to the 14th century when the lake surroundings were the important port connecting the ancient city of Quilon to the rest of the world.
• Historical records of the Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta highlights Quilon city, in the banks of Ashtamudi lake as one of the major trading centers in the ancient period. 
• Different species of marshy mangroves were reported in the region, including two endangered species called Syzygium travancoricum and Calamus rotang.

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