Rs 2.5cr sanctioned for cleaning of Sukhna Choe in Zirakpur ahead of monsoon

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Mohali: In a timely move to prevent flooding during the upcoming monsoon season, the Mohali administration has sanctioned Rs 2.5 crore for the cleaning and re-sectioning of Sukhna Choe (rivulet) in Zirakpur area.
The work orders have been cleared by deputy commissioner Komal Mittal, with the target of completing the project before the onset of the rains.
The cleaning project will be jointly executed by the municipal council (MC), public works department (PWD), drainage department, and the municipal engineering wing. The rivulet, which carries excess stormwater from Sukhna Lake and merges with the Ghaggar River at Bhankharpur, has been facing severe siltation issues that hinder water flow and increase the risk of flooding in Baltana and surrounding areas.
"We are getting Sukhna Choe cleaned for Rs 2.5 crore in collaboration with multiple departments. Instructions have been issued for immediate commencement and day-to-day monitoring of the work to ensure completion on a war footing," said DC Komal Mittal during a review meeting.
Silt buildup of nearly 6–7 feet has been identified in the rivulet bed, reducing its water-carrying capacity and posing a serious threat to nearby residential areas.
The low embankments and unchecked wild growth have also blocked the natural flow, which previously resulted in flash floods.
Notably, in Aug 2020, a sudden release of water from Sukhna Lake caused massive flooding in Baltana, submerging a police post under 8-10 feet of water and damaging marriage palaces, municipal parks, milk dairies, and the local cremation ground.
Highlighting the urgency of the work, the DC directed the executive engineer, drainage-cum-mining and geology division, to ensure the re-sectioning and cleaning are completed without delay. The Sukhna Choe can carry 6,000–7,000 cusecs of water, but only if restored to its original depth and width.
This is the first time such a comprehensive cleaning and flood-prevention project is being undertaken for Sukhna Choe, marking a proactive approach by the district administration to avert a repeat of past disasters.

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