GENERAL GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -There are 44 major rivers in Kerala, all but three originating in the Western Ghats. 41 of them flow westward and 3 eastward. The rivers of Kerala are small, in terms of length, breadth and water discharge.

Detailed explanation-2: -Home to 44 rivers, Kerala is a destination like no other. Periyar River, Bharathapuzha River, Pamba River, Chaliyar River, Chalakudy River, Meenachil River, Shiriya River, Neyyar River, and Kechery River being a few of those.

Detailed explanation-3: -Periyar is the largest river in Kerala with a length of 244 km. it is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water for several major towns. The Idukki Dam on the Periyar generates a significant proportion of Kerala’s electrical power.

Detailed explanation-4: -Upppala, shiriya, kumbala, megral, bekal, chithari, karyankodu are the other rivers. Karyankodu is the second largest river with 64 km length. A dam has been built across the river at Kakkadavu. These rivers provide ample facilities for irrigation.