TheKollidam (referred to asColeroon in Colonial English) is a river in southeasternIndia. The Kollidam is the northerndistributary of theCauvery River as it flows through thedelta districts. It splits from the main branch of the Cauvery River at the island ofSrirangam and flows eastward into theBay of Bengal nearKollidam block, Pazhaiyar,Mayiladuthurai district. The distribution system in Kollidam lies atLower Anaicut which is an island of river Kollidam.[1][2][3]
The surplus and floodwater from theMettur Dam are diverted into the Kollidam River by the Public Works Department (PWD) to ensure safe discharge into the Bay of Bengal. This measure helps manage excess water flow and reduces the risk of flooding in surrounding areas.[4][5]
11°21′35″N79°49′46″E / 11.3596°N 79.8294°E /11.3596; 79.8294
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