Thanneermukkom Bund
The Thanneermukkom Bund (Thannermukkom Salt Water Barrier) was constructed as a part of the Kuttanad Development Scheme to prevent tidal action and intrusion of salt water into the Kuttanad low-lands across Vembanad Lake between Thannermukkom on west and Vechur on east. Thanneermukkom Bund was constructed in 1974 and is functional since 1976. It is the largest mud regulator in India. This barrier essentially divides the lake into two parts - one with brackish water perennially and the other half with fresh water fed by the rivers draining into the lake.
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View of the Thanneermukkom Bund from the south west adjacent to the lake | |
Location of Thanneermukkom Bund in India Thanneermukkom Bund (Kerala) | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Kuttanad, Kerala |
| Coordinates | 9.675°N 76.398°E |
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