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Sukhna d(r)ying a slow death? [1]

Chandigarh: The increasing silt deposits in the Sukhna Lake have gradually led to a decrease in its area and water storage capacity over the years. In the last few years, not much of water has entered the lake through the catchment area, which is supposed to be a vital channel for water.

Publication Date: 
12/02/2009
Indian Express (Chandigarh) [2]
Tags:
Lake Pollution [3], Soil Erosion [4], Water Resources [5], Sukhna [6], Chandigarh [7], Punjab [8]
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