Rain floods low-lying areas, disrupts power

Chandigarh | Monday | 15th July, 2019

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Tribune News ServiceChandigarh, July 14Several sectors in the city faced waterlogging after heavy rain lashed the city today. Low-lying areas in the city such as the Industrial Area, Phase 1, Ram Darbar, Mani Majra and Hallo Majra were flooded with rainwater. Sukhna water level up (1,157.50 ft)Heavy rain during the past two weeks has brought some relief to Sukhna Lake, which has witnessed an increase in its water level. Sources said the water level of Sukhna Lake was 1,157.50 ft on Sunday. The water level of the lake was the highest at 1,163 ft in September 2018 when the Administration was forced to open the flood gates of the lake as the water level had crossed the danger mark..