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(Express photo by Sahil Walia)The floodgates of Sukhna lake were opened on Monday after the water level in the lake crossed the danger mark of 1163 feet. We do not think that there will be any chance of the lake drying up in the coming several months.” The water level of Sukhna Lake decreased in 2017. As Chandigarh was pounded by rain for the third straight day and the water level rose alarmingly, officials decided to open three floodgates. A team from the engineering wing is camping overnight at Sukhna Lake to keep an eye out for any further increase in the water level. Chief Engineer Gulati said the gates would be opened again if the water level rose to 1163.2 or 1163.3 ft..