The Panniyar River (Malayalam: പന്നിയാർ) is a tributary of the Periyar River, which is the longest river in Idukki District of Kerala, India.[1] The tributaries of the Panniyar River are the Uchilkuthipuzha, Mathikettan Puzha, Chemmannar and Nander Puzha, which originate from the hills of Matikettan National Park.[2] Ponmudi dam is built across the river as a part of Panniyar Hydroelectric project.[3] After generating power, the water is released to Panniyar river itself. The tailwater from the Panniyar powerhouse and the spill from Ponmudi dam reach the Kallarkutty dam.[4] It then flows through Udumbanchola, Devikulam, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, Kunnathunadu, Aluva, Kodungallur and Paravur. Panniyar is the source of drinking water for Rajakumari, Rajakkad, Shanthanpara and Senapati in Idukki district.[5][6]
| Panniyar River | |
|---|---|
  Location of mouth | |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Idukki District |
See also
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- ^ "Understanding the 42-year-old Idukki dam which is now saving Kerala". Theprint.in. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ "Santhanpara panchayat comes to the rescue of Panniyar from slow death". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ "പന്നിയാര് പുഴ ഒഴുകി തുടങ്ങി. മാലിന്യം ഇല്ലാതെ..." ഹൈറേഞ്ച് വാര്ത്ത. 3 May 2020. Archived from the original on 10 July 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021.