Punjab Rains: Floodgates of Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh Opened After a Decade as Water Level Crosses Danger Mark
An alert has been issued to neighbouring Punjab and Haryana governments, as the Sukhna Choe river passes through both the states. With the lake floodgates being opened up, the water level is expected to rise in the river.
Chandigarh, Sept 24: For the first time in a decade, the floodgates of Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh was opened up by the authorities as the water level crossed the danger mark of 1,163 feet.
The Union territory administration said two of the six floodgates of the lake were opened up to allow the water to flow into the Sukhna Choe river. If the incessant rainfall continues, the authorities will be forced to open up the remaining floodgates as well. Rains Wreak Havoc in North India; IMD Predicts More Heavy Rainfall in Several Districts of Himachal Pradesh.
An alert has been issued to neighbouring Punjab and Haryana governments, as the Sukhna Choe river passes through both the states. With the lake floodgates being opened up, the water level is expected to rise in the river.
Punjab, along with other parts of North India, has witnessed heavy to heavy rainfall over the past week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in the state, warning incessant rainfall for the next four days. Schools and colleges have been ordered to remain closed tomorrow.
Meanwhile, the overflowing of Sukhna Lake has hurt the prospects of the eateries and shikara owners as the water body is a major tourist attraction. A daily income of Rs 1 lakh is generated through boating. The revenue shoots to Rs 2 lakh per day during weekends.
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