Chandigarh Admn opens Sukhna Lake floodgate as water level reaches near danger mark

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, September 23

The Chandigarh Administration on Thursday opened one of the three floodgates of Sukhna Lake after the water level reached near the danger mark of 1,163 feet.

The UT Engineering Department on Tuesday had also opened one of the three floodgates after the water level reached the danger mark.

It is the fourth time in this monsoon season when the authorities have opened the floodgate. Earlier, the gate was opened on August 9, August 14 and September 21.