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{{Short description|Lake in Kancheepuram District, India}} | |||
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{{Infobox body of water | {{Infobox body of water | ||
| name = Chembarambakkam Lake | |||
| native_name ={{native name|ta|செம்பரம்பாக்கம் ஏரி}} | |||
| image = File:East Chembarambakkam Lake SE Aerial Jul25 A7CR 06036.jpg | |||
| caption = Aerial view of the lake from the southeast | |||
| alt = Aerial view of the lake from the southeast | |||
| image_bathymetry = | |||
| caption_bathymetry = | |||
| location = [[Kancheepuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[South India]] | |||
|pushpin_map=Tamil Nadu | | pushpin_map = Tamil Nadu | ||
| pushpin_map_alt = Location of the lake within Tamil Nadu | |||
| coords = {{Coord|13.01158|N|80.06063|E|type:waterbody_region:IN|display=inline,title}} | |||
| type = [[Reservoir]] | |||
| inflow = | |||
| outflow = [[Adyar River]] | |||
| catchment = | |||
| basin_countries = India | |||
| length = | |||
| width = | |||
| area = {{convert|3800|acre|km2}} | |||
| depth = | |||
| max-depth = | |||
| volume = | |||
| residence_time = | |||
| shore = | |||
| elevation = | |||
| islands = | |||
| cities = Chennai | |||
}} | |||
'''Chembarambakkam | '''Chembarambakkam Lake''' is located in [[Kancheepuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India, about {{Convert|25|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Chennai. It is the biggest of the two important rain-fed reservoirs, the other one being the [[Puzhal Lake]], that supply drinking water to Chennai city . The [[Adyar River]] originates from this lake. A part of drinking water supply to Chennai metropolis is drawn from this lake. This was the first [[artificial lake]] built by [[Rajendra Chola I]], the son of [[Rajaraja Chola]], and Thiripuvana Madeviyar, prince of [[Kodumbalur]]. | ||
During [[2019 Chennai water crisis|Chennai's water crisis of 2019]], Chembarambakkam Lake dried up. | During [[2019 Chennai water crisis|Chennai's water crisis of 2019]], Chembarambakkam Lake dried up.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/chennai-news/despite-searing-heat-piped-water-supply-cut-by-40-per-cent-in-chennai-2055480|title=Water Crisis In Chennai, Desperate Locals Pay Double For Private Supply: 10 Points|website=NDTV.com|access-date=2019-06-19}}</ref> | ||
==The lake== | ==The lake== | ||
Chembarambakkam lake was known as Puliyur Kottam. It is one of the 24 kottams (villages) that existed even during the later [[Chola]] period in Thondai Mandalam which had [[Kanchipuram]] as its headquarters. The lake was built by [[Rajendra Chola]], the son of [[Rajaraja Chola]]. | Chembarambakkam lake was known as Puliyur Kottam. It is one of the 24 {{lang|ta-Latn|kottams}} (villages) that existed even during the later [[Chola]] period in Thondai Mandalam which had [[Kanchipuram]] as its headquarters. The lake was built by [[Rajendra Chola]], the son of [[Rajaraja Chola]].<ref>{{cite news | ||
| last = J | |||
| first = Mohan | |||
| title = A lifeline that ravaged Chennai | |||
| newspaper = The Hindu | |||
| location = Chennai | |||
| date = 9 December 2015 | |||
| url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chembarambakkam-a-lifeline-that-ravaged-chennai/article7964069.ece | |||
| access-date = 9 December 2015}}</ref> | |||
The full tank level is {{Convert|85.40|ft|m|2|abbr=on}}. The full capacity of the lake is 3,645 million cubic ft (3.64 Tmc ft)(103215 million liters)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Live storage, water levels and rainfall data for Chennai Lakes |url=https://numerical.co.in/numerons/collection/5e127ba3545c9d1c18f23221 |access-date=2025-06-04 |website=numerical.co.in}}</ref>.However, acute sedimentation has eroded more than 40% of its water holding capacity.<ref>{{cite news | |||
| last = Kotteeswaran | |||
| first = C.S. | |||
| title = Water, water... not many lakes to store | |||
However, acute sedimentation has | | newspaper = Deccan Chronicle | ||
| location = Chennai | |||
| url = http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/chennai/water-water-not-many-lakes-store-787 | |||
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111205034318/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/chennai/water-water-not-many-lakes-store-787 | |||
| url-status = dead | |||
| archive-date = 5 December 2011 | |||
| access-date = 2 Dec 2011}}</ref> There is an ancient [[Shiva]] temple and Kanni Koil located here.{{Citation needed|date=September 2009}} | |||
==Pipelines== | ==Pipelines== | ||
There are two pipelines existing from the lake's water treatment plant. The existing pipeline on Poonamallee Bypass Road has the capacity to convey only half of the 530 million litres that can be treated at the plant. In 2012, Chennai Metrowater started evaluating the feasibility of laying a third pipeline with a diameter of about 2,000 mm from the Chembarambakkam water treatment plant at a cost of {{INR}} | There are two pipelines existing from the lake's water treatment plant. The existing pipeline on Poonamallee Bypass Road has the capacity to convey only half of the 530 million litres that can be treated at the plant. In 2012, Chennai Metrowater started evaluating the feasibility of laying a third pipeline with a diameter of about 2,000&nbsp;mm from the Chembarambakkam water treatment plant at a cost of {{INR}} 650 million, which will run parallel to the existing one for over 6.5&nbsp;km.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-01-28 |title=Metrowater moots a third pipeline |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/metrowater-moots-a-third-pipeline/article2840616.ece |access-date=2024-05-13 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:Chembarambakkam tank.jpg|Chembarambakkam tank | File:Chembarambakkam tank.jpg|Chembarambakkam tank, drinking water provider of Chennai | ||
File:16-lock view of chembarambakkam tank.jpg|16-lock view of | File:16-lock view of chembarambakkam tank.jpg|16-lock view of Chembarambakkam tank | ||
File:Main 5-lock view of chembarambakkam tank.jpg|Main 5-lock view of | File:Main 5-lock view of chembarambakkam tank.jpg|Main 5-lock view of Chembarambakkam tank | ||
File:Water gushing out of tank when water released during the sep-oct of 2011.jpg|Water gushing out of tank when water released during | File:Water gushing out of tank when water released during the sep-oct of 2011.jpg|Water gushing out of tank when water was released during Sep-Oct of 2011 | ||
File:Water gushing out of tank when water released during 2011.jpg|Water gushing out of tank when water released during 2011 | File:Water gushing out of tank when water released during 2011.jpg|Water gushing out of tank when water was released during 2011 | ||
</gallery> | |||
==See also== | |||
{{Portal|India}} | |||
* [[Puzhal lake]] | * [[Puzhal lake]] | ||
* [[Water management in Chennai]] | * [[Water management in Chennai]] | ||
Revision as of 14:38, 23 July 2025
| Chembarambakkam Lake | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view of the lake from the southeast | |
  Chembarambakkam Lake | |
| Location | Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, South India |
| Coordinates | 13°00′42″N 80°03′38″E / 13.01158°N 80.06063°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Native name | செம்பரம்பாக்கம் ஏரி (Tamil) |
| Primary outflows | Adyar River |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface area | 3,800 acres (15 km2) |
| Settlements | Chennai |
Chembarambakkam Lake is located in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, India, about 25 km (16 mi) from Chennai. It is the biggest of the two important rain-fed reservoirs, the other one being the Puzhal Lake, that supply drinking water to Chennai city . The Adyar River originates from this lake. A part of drinking water supply to Chennai metropolis is drawn from this lake. This was the first artificial lake built by Rajendra Chola I, the son of Rajaraja Chola, and Thiripuvana Madeviyar, prince of Kodumbalur.
During Chennai's water crisis of 2019, Chembarambakkam Lake dried up.<ref>"Water Crisis In Chennai, Desperate Locals Pay Double For Private Supply: 10 Points". NDTV.com. Retrieved 19 June 2019.</ref>
The lake
Chembarambakkam lake was known as Puliyur Kottam. It is one of the 24 kottams (villages) that existed even during the later Chola period in Thondai Mandalam which had Kanchipuram as its headquarters. The lake was built by Rajendra Chola, the son of Rajaraja Chola.<ref>J, Mohan (9 December 2015). "A lifeline that ravaged Chennai". The Hindu. Chennai. Retrieved 9 December 2015.</ref>
The full tank level is 85.40 ft (26.03 m). The full capacity of the lake is 3,645 million cubic ft (3.64 Tmc ft)(103215 million liters)<ref>"Live storage, water levels and rainfall data for Chennai Lakes". numerical.co.in. Retrieved 4 June 2025.</ref>.However, acute sedimentation has eroded more than 40% of its water holding capacity.<ref>Kotteeswaran, C.S. "Water, water... not many lakes to store". Deccan Chronicle. Chennai. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2011.</ref> There is an ancient Shiva temple and Kanni Koil located here.[citation needed]
Pipelines
There are two pipelines existing from the lake's water treatment plant. The existing pipeline on Poonamallee Bypass Road has the capacity to convey only half of the 530 million litres that can be treated at the plant. In 2012, Chennai Metrowater started evaluating the feasibility of laying a third pipeline with a diameter of about 2,000 mm from the Chembarambakkam water treatment plant at a cost of ₹ 650 million, which will run parallel to the existing one for over 6.5 km.<ref>"Metrowater moots a third pipeline". The Hindu. 28 January 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 May 2024.</ref>
Gallery
<gallery> File:Chembarambakkam tank.jpg|Chembarambakkam tank, drinking water provider of Chennai File:16-lock view of chembarambakkam tank.jpg|16-lock view of Chembarambakkam tank File:Main 5-lock view of chembarambakkam tank.jpg|Main 5-lock view of Chembarambakkam tank File:Water gushing out of tank when water released during the sep-oct of 2011.jpg|Water gushing out of tank when water was released during Sep-Oct of 2011 File:Water gushing out of tank when water released during 2011.jpg|Water gushing out of tank when water was released during 2011 </gallery>
See also
References
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