Muttar River is a major distributary of Periyar[1] flowing through Eranakulam District of Kerala. Malayalam:മുട്ടാർ. The river is a major source of water for Aluva, Choornikkara, Kalamassery, Kadungaloor, Alangad, Cheranalloor, Varapuzha and parts of Kochi corporation.[2] The river has a length of 12 kilometers and an average width of 50 meters. Muttar river is currently under threat of pollution from nearby industries. Edappally Canal is a link between the two industrial hubs Udyogamandal and Ambalamugal. It connects the Muttar River on northern end and Chitrapuzha River on the Southern end.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Staff Reporter (2018-08-09). "Areas along Muttar vulnerable: report". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
  2. ↑ "Move to save Muttar River". Deccan Chronicle. 2017-01-20. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
  3. ↑ "Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water transport system in Cochin" (PDF).


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