Chembarambakkam Lake
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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.
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செம்பரம்பாக்கம் ஏரி (Tamil) | |
Location | Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, South India |
Coordinates | 13.01158°N 80.06063°E / 13.01158; 80.06063 |
Type | Reservoir |
Primary outflows | Adyar River |
Basin countries | India |
Surface area | 3,800 acres (15 km2) |
Settlements | Chennai |
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During Chennai's water crisis of 2019, Chembarambakkam Lake dried up.[1]