SUKHNA LAKE

Current Context : The Chandigarh Administration closed the floodgate at Sukhna Lake after water levels receded.

ABOUT SUKHNA LAKE

• Type: Artificial lake.
• Location: Chandigarh, foothills of Shivalik Hills.
• Created: 1958 by damming Sukhna Choe (seasonal stream).
• Area: Originally 188 ha; currently around 1.5 sq.km. due to siltation.
• Depth: Originally 18 ft; now 8 ft 6 in.
• Length:52 km; Width: 1.49 km.
• Surroundings: Golf course (south), Nek Chand Rock Garden (west).
• Status: National Wetland; part of Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary.