| Valaichchenai Lagoon | |
|---|---|
 Valaichchenai Lagoon in Nasivanthivu | |
  Valaichchenai Lagoon | |
| Location | Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 7°55′47″N 81°31′52″E / 7.92972°N 81.53111°E |
| Type | Lagoon |
| Primary outflows | Indian Ocean |
| Max. depth | 2 metres (6.6 ft) |
| Surface elevation | Sea level |
| Settlements | Valaichchenai, Oddamavadi |
Valaichchenai Lagoon is an estuarine lagoon in Batticaloa District, eastern Sri Lanka. Batticaloa district has three lagoons, such Valaichchenai Lagoon, Batticaloa Lagoon and Vakari Lagoon. Valaichchenai lagoon is situated in populated areas of Valaichchenai, Oddamavadi
The lagoon has muddy islands, mangroves, corals and marshes, and it unites Valaichchenai and Maduru Oya rivers. It opens the bay during rainy season, which happens in November & December. The two meter depth lagoon has 40–60 cm tidal.[1] Oddamavadi Bridge, which has 250m length, crosses the lagoon and connects the mainlands in the region.[2]
- ^ "Sri Lanka" (PDF). Wetlands International. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ "Batticaloa gets Rs 700 m bridge across Valaichchenai lagoon". Ministry of Defence and Urban Development - Sri Lanka. Retrieved 20 April 2014.