2025 for January 1970

The Chandigarh Administration recently closed the floodgate at Sukhna Lake early morning after water levels receded.

It is an artificial lake located in the city of Chandigarh at the foothills of the Shivalik hills.
This 3 sq.km. rain fed lake was created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream coming down from the Shivalik Hills.
The lake is 1.52 km long and 1.49 km wide.
After completion in 1958, the water-spread area of the lake was 188 ha and the average depth was 4.69 m.
It had a depth of 18 feet originally, but due to heavy silt deposits, the depth reduced to 8 feet 6 inches and the area to 1. 5 sq.km.
The lake is fringed by a golf course to the south, and Nek Chand famous Rock Garden of Chandigarh to its west.
The lake is declared National Wetland by the Government of India.
During winter, Sukhna Lake transforms into a haven for diverse migratory birds such as Siberian ducks, storks, and cranes, hosting around 30 resident and migratory species.
The lake is also a part of the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary.
Sukhna Lake has the longest channel for rowing and yachting events in Asia.

Source: IE

Sukhna Lake FAQs

Q1: Where is Sukhna Lake located?

Ans: It is located in the city of Chandigarh at the foothills of the Shivalik hills.

Q2: Sukhna Lake was created in 1958 by damming which seasonal stream?

Ans: It was created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream coming down from the Shivalik Hills.

Q3: Which famous tourist attraction is located to the west of Sukhna Lake?

Ans: Nek Chand’s Rock Garden

Q4: Sukhna Lake is a part of which protected area?

Ans: Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary