Chandigarh, June 16 -- The UT administration said it has completed nearly 75% of the work related to cleaning Sukhna Lake, seasonal choes and stormwater drains.

UT chief engineer CB Ojha said, "The engineering department has nearly completed cleaning of stormwater drains and gullies across six major roads. Over 75% of the work is done. The rest is expected to be completed by month-end. Cleaning of drains in government housing areas and public institutions is also underway."

At Sukhna Lake, the department is taking up desilting work on the recommendations of IIT-Roorkee, WWF, and the forest department, involving excavation of around 34,000 cubic metres of earth up to a level of 351 metres. The extracted material will be used to strengthe...