Chembarambakkam Lake
Chembarambakkam lake is a lake located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, about 25 km from Chennai. It is one of the two rain-fed reservoirs that supply water to Chennai City, the other one being the Puzhal Lake. The Adyar River originates from this lake. A part of water supply of the metropolis of Chennai is drawn from this lake. This was the first Artificial lake built by Rajendra Chola I the son of Rajaraja Chola and Thiripuvana Madeviyar, prince of Kodumbalur.
| Chembarambakkam Lake | |
|---|---|
| செம்பரம்பாக்கம் ஏரி (Tamil) | |
Aerial view of the lake in September 2018 | |
Chembarambakkam Lake | |
| Location | Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, South India |
| Coordinates | 13.01158°N 80.06063°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary outflows | Adyar River |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface area | 3,800 acres (15 km2) |
| Settlements | Chennai |
During Chennai's water crisis of 2019, Chembarambakkam Lake dried up.
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