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Edamalayar or Idamalayar is one of the major tributaries of the Periyar river, the longest river in Kerala, South India.[1] Idamalayar Dam is situated in this river. It originates in the Anamalais of Kerala's Ernakulam district, and flows into Tamil Nadu. It re-enters Kerala near Malakkappara, and flows into the Idamalayar Dam. It joins the Periyar near Kuttampuzha.
| Edamalayar River | |
|---|---|
 A waterfall inside Edamalayar forest | |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 10°09′53″N 76°44′04″E / 10.1647122°N 76.7344053°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Periyar River |
References
edit- ^ "IDAMALAYAR DAM – KSEB Dam Safety Organisation". Retrieved 19 July 2024.
The river Idamalayar is a major tributary of Periyar originating from the Anamala Hills at about elevation 2520 m meeting Periyar at about 1.65km upstream of Bhoothathankettu barrage of Periyar Valley Irrigation Scheme.
See also
edit- Periyar River - Main river
Other major tributaries of Periyar river
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