Punnapuzha River

Punnapuzha river

Punnapuzha River is one of the tributaries of the Chaliyar River.

The Chaliyar River is the fourth longest river in Kerala, south India at 169 km in length.[1][2]

In August 2025, the Kerala government sanctioned about Rs.195 crore for clearance of debris along an 8-km stretch of Punnapuzha river following the landslides of 2024.[3][4] The Bailey bridge on the river near connects Mundakkai and Chooralmala.[5][6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Sathya, Abhijith; Thampi, Santosh G. "Impact of Projected Climate Change on Streamflow and Sediment Yield – A Case Study of the Chaliyar River Basin, Kerala" (PDF). Roorkee Water Conclave 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  2. ^ "Chaliyar River | Beypore River | Rivers in Malappuram | Kerala". Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  3. ^ Poikayil, George. "Behind police barricades, ₹195 cr work to clear Punnapuzha river debris underway, residents doubt priority". Manorama. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  4. ^ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/wayanad-landslides-cabinet-nod-to-remove-debris-accumulated-in-the-punnapuzha-river/article69736552.ece
  5. ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Crack appears on Bailey bridge while Punnapuzha river swells; Rains batter Chooralmala yet again". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  6. ^ UK, Ajay (3 August 2024). "Wayanad landslides: All you need to know about how the Bailey bridge was built". The News Minute. Retrieved 15 November 2025.

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