Athirappally Waterfalls, located on the Chalakudy River in Thrissur district, Kerala, is the largest waterfall in the state by volume. Often dubbed the "Niagara of India," this 80-foot (24-meter) tall cascade is a critical component of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. This paper examines the hydrology, ecology, socio-economic dependency, and conservation challenges facing the falls, emphasizing the conflict between hydroelectric projects and tourism-driven preservation.
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