The continued neglect of Pulicat lake over several decades has cast a shadow not only on the livelihood of fishers depending on it for livelihood, but also on the arrival of migrant birds to this sanctuary.
Spread over 471 sq. km on India’s eastern coast, it is the second-largest brackish water lake next to Chilka. However, its shrinkage, both in terms of depth and area, is of concern. Due to the closing of the sea mouth at Rayadaruvu village in Vakadu mandal of Tirupati district, which is attributed to the siltation of sand bars, the water spread area has come down to 297 sq. km. In some places, the water level is just half a metre in depth, posing a serious threat to fisherfolk.
