Sukhna Lake Archives - National Times

26 Mar

Sukhna Lake to remain closed for general public from March 26 to 28 in view of air show

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAdvisory, Chandigarh News, Closed, Sukhna Lake

National Times Bureau :- The Chandigarh Administration has announced that the Sukhna Lake will remain closed for general public from March 26 to March 28 in view of the air show scheduled at the Lake on March 27 and 28. No entry at the Lake will be allowed without prior bookings. The lake will reopen to the public at 1:30 PM on March 28. A full dress rehearsal for the air show will take place on March 27. Around 10,000 people are expected to attend each day. The lake will remain closed for walkers during these two days, and arrangements…

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…

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…