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Puzhal Lake (Red Hills Lake)

Puzhal Lake (Red Hills Lake)

  • Location: Chennai
  • Type: Artificial Reservoir
  • Area: ~4.5 sq km
  • Built By: British in 19th century; expanded in modern times
  • Purpose: Drinking water supply
  • Features:
    • Rain-fed; depends on northeast monsoon.
    • Water stored from Krishna river via Telugu Ganga project.