Loktak Lake
Loktak Lake (Meitei: Loktak Paat) is the largest freshwater lake in India, located in the central plains of the state of Manipur.[1][2] It is famous for the phumdis (or floating islands) that float on it, of which the largest forms the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world.[3][4][5] It is also known as the "world's only floating lake" and is a tourist attraction in Northeast India.
| Location | Manipur |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°33′N 93°47′E / 24.550°N 93.783°ECoordinates: 24°33′N 93°47′E / 24.550°N 93.783°E |
| Lake type | Fresh water (lentic) |
| Primary inflows | Manipur River and many small rivulets |
| Primary outflows | Through barrage for hydropower generation, irrigation, and water supply |
| Catchment area | 980 km2 (380 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. length | 35 km (22 mi) |
| Max. width | 13 km (8 mi) |
| Surface area | 287 km2 (111 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 2.7 m (8.9 ft) |
| Max. depth | 4.6 m (15.1 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 768.5 m (2,521 ft) |
| Islands | Thanga, Ithing, Sendra islands. Also many floating islands called phumdis or phumshongs |
| Settlements | Imphal & Moirang |
Loktak Lake Media
Phumdis in the Lake – circular ones, called athapums, are artificially created for fishing.
Loktak Lake and location of the Hydropower Project
Endangered sangai species of Eld's deer in the lake precincts
Hoolock gibbon seen in the precincts of the Lake in the Keibul Lamjo National Park
Related pages
References
- ↑ "Loktak: the world's only floating lake". indiatimes.com.
- ↑ "Manipur's floating lake at risk". www.indiawaterportal.org.
- ↑ "The world's only floating national park". www.bbc.com.
- ↑ Prakash, Rao; Yogesh, Patil (2016-11-04). Reconsidering the Impact of Climate Change on Global Water Supply, Use, and Management. IGI Global. ISBN 978-1-5225-1047-5.
- ↑ Josh, Jagran. Current Affairs August 2016 eBook. Jagran Josh.
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