Utharappalli River (ഉത്തരപ്പള്ളിയാർ ) is the 45th River of Kerala though not listed under major rivers of Kerala.
With a length of 18 Kms connecting directly from Achankovil River , Venmani, Alappuzha District to Pamba River and with two major tributaries totaling a length of 34 Kms , is definitely one of the major river network in south Kerala.
Utharappalli River used to meet the drinking water and agricultural requirement of around 100,000 people spread across 70 Sq Kms Area in five Panchayaths of Alappuzha District.
With insensitive development projects, encroachments , the water flow ceased to exist and river running dry through out the year even though both connecting to rivers with plenty of water.
In addition to above during Rainy season and and even with minor shower, the entire area floods as there is no way to drain the water.
Irrespective of winning the case in Hugh Court to restore the river to its pristine glory, no action being taken at departmental level.
The plight of River can be seen in videos' and news paper reports available in the Facebook group of activists.
Currently the population of 100,000 people around the river having acute water shortage, loss of agriculture and suffering severe illness due to water pollution.
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