Kolleru Lake is the largest freshwater lake and is located in Andhra Pradesh. Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari delta and covers an area of 308 km². The lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for these two rivers. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams, and is connected to the Krishna and Godavari systems by over 68 inflowing drains and channels. It serves as a habitat for migratory birds. It supports the livelihood of ... Kolleru Lake is one of India's largest freshwater lakes and a key hotspot for the Central Asian Flyway. Learn about its location, features, and the NGT's order to protect it from six infrastructure projects. Kolleru Lake is the 2nd largest freshwater lake in Andhra Pradesh situated between Krishna and Godavari deltas in the coastal districts of West Godavari and Krishna lying between the latitude 16o32 & 16o47 and longitude 81o05 & 81o21 E. It is a shallow lake with an area of 901 Sq. Kms which was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 under India's Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, and designated a wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the Ramsar Convention. The ... Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India and a Ramsar wetland in Andhra Pradesh. It is a major tourist attraction for its birdlife, but also faces pollution and encroachment threats.
