Anchuruli tunnel
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[]
- ^ m.g, Gokul (4 July 2018). "A journey off the map". The Asian Age.
- ^ admin (25 October 2017). "Stepping Into A Vacuum, Story Of Dangerous Anchuruli, Chat With A Local".
- ^ "Anchuruli tunnel, popularised by 'Iyobinte Pusthakam'". OnManorama.
Categories:
- Water tunnels in India
- Buildings and structures in Kerala
- Tunnels completed in 1980
- 1980 establishments in Kerala
- Idukki district
- Tunnel stubs