Valukkai Aru
River in Northern Province, Sri Lanka
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The Valukkai Aru is a seasonal river in Northern Province, Sri Lanka.[1] The only river on the Jaffna Peninsula, it rises near Tellippalai, before flowing south-west through Kandarodai, Sandilipay and Vaddukoddai. The river empties into Jaffna Lagoon near Araly.[2]
| Valukkai Aru | |
|---|---|
| Native name | வழுக்கை ஆறு (Tamil) |
| Location | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Northern Province |
| District | Jaffna District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Jaffna District |
| Mouth | Jaffna Lagoon |
• location | Jaffna District |
| Length | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
