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
- Chaliyar River - Main river
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Chaliyar River | Beypore River | Rivers in Malappuram | Kerala". Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^ Poikayil, George. "Behind police barricades, ₹195 cr work to clear Punnapuzha river debris underway, residents doubt priority". Manorama. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/wayanad-landslides-cabinet-nod-to-remove-debris-accumulated-in-the-punnapuzha-river/article69736552.ece
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Crack appears on Bailey bridge while Punnapuzha river swells; Rains batter Chooralmala yet again". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^ 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.