Records of the Zoological Survey of India - A Journal of Indian Zoology

S. V. A. Chandrasekhar ¹

Affiliations
1 Freshwater Biology Regional Centre, Zoological Survey of India, Plot 366/1, Attapur (V), Hyderguda (P.O), Hyderabad – 500 048, IN

Abstract

Wyra and Palair lakes are two small tributaries of Krishna river, located in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh, and these two are located respectively at northern and southern sides of Khammam town of the district, each at approximately of 30 kms on either side. Khammam town is situated at about 225 kms from Hyderabad in its northern side.

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S. V. A. Chandrasekhar ¹

Affiliations
1 Freshwater Biology Regional Centre, Zoological Survey of India, Plot 366/1, Attapur (V), Hyderguda (P.O), Hyderabad – 500 048, IN

Abstract

Large, medium and small water bodies called lakes/ reservoirs / impoundments constitute the major freshwater resources of Andhra Pradesh and these water bodies were formed by the construction of dams across small rivulets and streams for irrigation or as a source of drinking water of the region. Pocharam lake that is situated in Medak-Nizamabad Districts and Wyra lake in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh in South India are presently the major sources of water in the regions.

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