26) Athirapally Waterfalls Flashcards
1
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Context ?
A
Kerala Govt recently gave its approval for the proposed 163MW hydroelectric project
2
Q
Location ?
A
Chalakudy river in Thirussur district of Kerala
3
Q
Significance ?
A
“Largest waterfall in Kerala” which stands at 80ft tall, nicknamed as “The Niagara of India”
4
Q
Was there any controversy ?
A
YESS, this project actually was proposed in 1990s (LOL) , the controversy is related to the displacement of Kadar tribe group
It also comes under the crucial Biodiversity rich region under Ecologically sensitive zone 1 of Western Ghats
