A canal breach near Chatiwind Chowk caused water to enter nearby roads and residential areas, prompting officials to lower the water level and begin repair work.
Amritsar Canal Breach Triggers Waterlogging
Amritsar, September 19, 2026: A breach in a canal near Chatiwind village on Tarn Taran Road in Amritsar led to water entering nearby roads and residential areas on Saturday. Administrative and local teams rushed to the spot and launched efforts to control the flow and plug the breach.
The breach reportedly occurred while work was underway to push pipelines beneath the surface water canal through boring. According to Amritsar South MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar, the breach allowed canal water to enter the pipelines and move towards populated areas.
Canal Water Level Reduced to Control Flow
To prevent further water from flowing towards residential areas, the canal’s water level was reduced. Officials are working to lower it further so that the flow can gradually decrease and repair work can be carried out safely.
Teams from L&T, along with Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) officials and local volunteers, are present at the site. Soil-filled sacks and nets are being used in efforts to plug the damaged section of the canal.
No Major Damage Reported So Far
MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that no major damage had been reported so far. However, he noted that a larger breach could have resulted in significant losses. The administration is continuing to monitor the situation and work towards restoring the canal.
MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla Raises Pipeline Concerns
Amritsar Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla also visited the affected area. He said that old pipelines and passages near Kot Mitt Singh on the Tarn Taran Road bridge and in the Sultanwind area had allegedly not been properly closed or capped earlier.
According to Aujla, soil removal during development work allowed water to flow through these passages. His explanation is an attributed claim and has not been independently established in the available report.
Administration, Locals Continue Relief Efforts
Officials, government teams and local residents are working together to control the water flow and seal the breach. Repair and containment efforts remain underway as authorities monitor the situation.
