Floodgate of Sukhna Lake opened for 10th time this monsoon

Following rain in the catchment area today, the UT Administration opened one of the three floodgates of the Sukhna Lake for a record 10th time this monsoon. The floodgate was opened as the water level reached near the danger mark of 1,163 feet.

According to officials, the floodgate was opened around 12.30 pm am and closed around 3.30 pm as the water level dropped to nearly 1,162. 30 ft.

Earlier, the floodgates were opened on September 3, 1, August 30, 29, 19, 17, 15, 8 and 6.

The UT Engineering Department has deployed officials at the regulatory end of the lake on a 24x7 basis. Also, CCTV cameras have been installed to regularly monitor the water level. A control room has been established to coordinate with the district administrations of Mohali and Panchkula for a proper communication during the release of lake water into the Sukhna Choe.

Floodgates were opened four times in 2023, six times in 2022, and five times in 2021. The opening of two floodgates in August 2020 had caused a widespread flooding in the low-lying areas of Zirakpur.