Lower Chenab Canal

Lower Chenab Canal

The Lower Chenab Canal is a canal in Pakistan. It was dug in 1892 and originates from Head Khanki, which is situated at the Chenab river in the Gujrat district.Some distributaries coming out of Lower Chenab are the Jhang Branch, the Rakh Branch and the Gugera Branch Canal.


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  • Jhang Branch — The Jhang Branch is a canal that originates from the Lower Chenab canal. It is the longest canal of Sandal Bar. [http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/defalt.asp?page=story 18 7 2003 pg3 6 33k] It supplies water to lands in three districts in the Punjab… …   Wikipedia

  • Rakh Branch — The Rakh Branch is a canal in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The canal was dug in 1892 during colonial rule. The Rakh Branch originates from canal Lower Chenab. And Lower Chenab comes out from Head Khanki at the river Chenab.It passes and… …   Wikipedia

  • Head Khanki — or the Khanki Headwork is the oldest head work of Pakistan. It is present at river Chenab in Gujrat District. It is used to control water flow and flood flow in river Chenab. Another use is to provide water to tributaries Such as Lower Chenab. It …   Wikipedia

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  • Gujrat — ▪ Pakistan also spelled  Gujarat         city, northeastern Punjab province, Pakistan. The city lies just north of the Chenab River and is connected with Lahore and Peshawar via the Grand Trunk Road. The present city, which lies on the site of a… …   Universalium

  • Indus River — Trans Himalayan river of southern Asia. It is one of the world s longest rivers, with a length of 1,800 mi (2,900 km). Its annual flow of 272 billion cu yd (207 billion cu m) is twice that of the Nile. It rises in southwestern Tibet and flows… …   Universalium

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