Kolleru Lake

lake, India
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Also known as: Colair Lake
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Kolleru Lake, lake in northeastern Andhra Pradesh state, southern India. It lies between the Godavari and Krishna river deltas near the city of Eluru. During the height of the summer monsoon rainy season, the lake may expand to 100 square miles (260 square km). Carp and prawns are fished commercially in the lake, and prawns are processed at the village of Akid.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Maren Goldberg.