Why in news
One of the largest freshwater lakes in the country, the Kolleru Lake in Eluru district of Vijayawada lies dry and barren in the middle of a particularly intense summer.
Kolleru Lake – basic details
Location: Andhra Pradesh, India
Size : One of the largest freshwater lakes in India, with a total area of 302 square kilometers (including the surrounding wetland). The lake area itself is 245 square kilometers.
Importance:
Natural flood balancing reservoir for the Krishna and Godavari rivers
Habitat for migratory birds on the Central Asian Flyway.
Supports fisheries and agriculture.
Challenges
Water pollution and encroachment on the lake area have been ongoing issues.
Kolleru Lake is an important ecological and economic resource for Andhra Pradesh.
It faces challenges from pollution and habitat loss.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect the lake and its unique ecosystem.
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