The Pali Aru is a river in Northern Province, Sri Lanka. The river rises in northern Vavuniya District, near Puliyankulam, flowing north/northwest through Vavuniya District, Mullaitivu District and Mannar District. The river empties into Palk Bay. The southern section of the river is sometimes known as the Chamalankulam Aru.[1]

Pali Aru
Chamalankulam Aru
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Location
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceNorthern Province
DistrictsVavuniya, Mullaitivu, Mannar
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationVavuniya District
MouthPalk Bay
 • location
Mannar District
 • coordinates
9°10′00″N 80°06′00″E / 9.1667°N 80.1000°E / 9.1667; 80.1000
Length50 km (31 mi)
Basin size451 km2 (174 sq mi)

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  1. ^ "Northern Province Statistical Information 2017" (PDF). Northern Provincial Council. 2017. p. 140. Retrieved 14 March 2018.