The tricity region of Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula has been on high alert as the Ghaggar River surged past its danger mark, following a period of intense rainfall and the strategic release of water from Sukhna Lake. The torrential downpour in the river’s catchment areas, particularly in the Shivalik foothills, has caused a sudden and dramatic rise in water levels, raising serious concerns about a potential flood situation in low-lying villages.