Noyyal River : Study
A recent comment by the Tamil Nadu Minister for Environment and Climate Change, that soap and shampoo used by the public can also cause excessive foaming in the Noyyal River, which flows through Tiruppur district, has sparked criticism.
- Noyyal River is an important tributary of the Cauvery River, flowing through Western Tamil Nadu.
- It originates from the Vellingiri Hills, which are part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
- It is a seasonal river with rapid flows during the monsoon periods.
- The Noyyal River has two main tributaries: Cheyyar River (Chadiaar River) and Kanchimanadhi River.
- It is also home to major dams like Aathupalayam Dam and Orathuppalayam Dam.
