Where does the Adyar River originate?
Q: Where does the Adyar River originate?
A: The Adyar River originates near the Chembarambakkam Lake in Kanchipuram district.
Q: How long is the Adyar River?
A: The Adyar River is 42.5 kilometres (26.4 miles) long.
Q: What kind of activities take place in the river despite its high pollution levels?
A: Despite its high pollution levels, boating and fishing take place in the Adyar River.
Q: What is the combined catchment area of all sources that feed into the river?
A: The combined catchment area of all sources that feed into the Adyar River is 860 square kilometres (331 sq mi).
Q: Where does most of the waste from Chennai get drained to?
A: Most of the waste from Chennai gets drained into both the Adyar River and Cooum River.
Q: How far away from Tambaram is it located?
A: The Adyar River is located about 15 kilometres (9 miles) west of Tambaram near Chennai.
Q: What measures were taken by government to reduce sedimentation in 2011?
A: In 2011, Water Resources Department proposed to construct groynes to reduce formation of sand bars near mouth of river and prevent inundation during monsoon season.
