Sukhna Lake

06 Sep

Sukhna Lake Floodgates Open Again After Heavy Rain in Chandigarh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabChandigarh, Floods, Heavy rain, Punjab, Sukhna Lake

National Times Bureau :- Heavy rain returned to Chandigarh this morning, raising the water level in Sukhna Lake and prompting authorities to sound the siren and open the floodgates once again. Residents who had hoped for relief after a brief spell of sunshine yesterday were left concerned as the rising water level threatened nearby areas. The lake can safely hold water up to 1,163 feet, and any excess requires the floodgates to be opened. Authorities issued an alert before releasing the water, warning residents of Bapudham Colony and Kishangarh, where roads have already been flooded, affecting traffic movement. This is…

29 Aug

Flood Threat Looms Over Punjab as Water Released from Bhakra Dam and Sukhna Lake

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhakra Dam release, Ghaggar River, IMD alert, Punjab floods, Sukhna Lake, Sutlej river

Chandigarh: Punjab faces mounting flood concerns after the release of water from Bhakra Dam and Sukhna Lake, pushing water levels higher in the Sutlej and Ghaggar rivers. Several districts are now on alert, with residents in low-lying areas urged to remain cautious.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar over the next three days. Mohali and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar are also under alert. Neighboring Jammu and Kashmir remains under an orange alert, while Himachal Pradesh faces a yellow alert until October 2. Officials warned that heavy rainfall in these…