Lower Chenab Canal

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The Lower Chenab Canal is a canal in Pakistan. It was dug in 1892 and originates from Khanki Headworks, on the River Chenab in Gujranwala District. [1] [2]

Some distributaries of Lower Chenab Canal are the Jhang Branch, the Rakh Branch and the Gugera Branch Canal. [3]

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References

  1. "Lower Chenab Canal (East) Punjab Irrigation & Drainage Authority". pida.punjab.gov.pk. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  2. Ahmed, Amin (May 7, 2018). "Rehabilitation of Lower Chenab Canal system". DAWN.COM.
  3. Desk, Web. "Lower Chenab Canal". paktourismportal.com. Retrieved 3 July 2022.

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