Anchuruli tunnel

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Anchuruli tunnels takes the water from Erattayar to Idukki reservoir

Anchuruli tunnel is a 5.5-kilometer tunnel carved through a single continuous granite to connect water from Irattayar to Anchuruli on Kalyanathand Hill. It's located at Anchuruli in Kerala.[1][2][3]

The tunnel was constructed from 10 March 1974 to 10 January 1980 on Contract by Pyli Pilla. The tunnel has a diameter of 24 feet. Twenty-two people died during the construction of the tunnel.

References[]

  1. ^ m.g, Gokul (4 July 2018). "A journey off the map". The Asian Age.
  2. ^ admin (25 October 2017). "Stepping Into A Vacuum, Story Of Dangerous Anchuruli, Chat With A Local".
  3. ^ "Anchuruli tunnel, popularised by 'Iyobinte Pusthakam'". OnManorama.


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