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Malampuzha Lake is the second largest lake and reservoir in Kerala, located near Palakkad in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It was created by the independent state of Madras. Set against the beautiful landscape of the Western Ghats, this dam has a combination of 1,849-metre-long stone dam and 220-metre-long earthen dam, making it the tallest dam in the state. It is across the Malappuzha River, a tributary of the Bharatapuzha River, the second longest river in Kerala. There is a merger of two channels to serve as a reservoir covering an area of 42,090 hectares. The lake is 220 meters long and is the longest lake in the state. The project started in 1949 and was completed in 1955. It is several kilometers long and crosses the Malampuzha river, a tributary of the Bharathappuzha. start rising. Rains enhance the beauty of Malappuzha. However, incessant rains in October caused roadblocks that prevented all outdoor activities and travel.