Indira Gandhi Canal AU.kmz
Indira Gandhi Canal AU
Philip L. Chaney, PhD, PS
Department of Geosciences
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849
pchaney@auburn.edu
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How to cite this work: Chaney, P.L. 2021. Indira Gandhi Canal AU. [Google Earth File]. The IBT Water Project.
Last Updated: 31 March 2021
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Maine Route

Indira Gandhi Canal

Stage I Feeder Canal (Start)
0 km (start)

Stage I Feeder Canal (End)
204 km from start

Stage I (End)
393 km from start

Stage II (End)
649 km from start

Major Dams

Harike Barrage

Indira Gandhi Canal Intake

Sri Hind Canal Intake

Control Gates
Gates to control discharge along the main canal. These features appear to work as a type of dam known as a "barrage" to assist in diverting water into secondary canals.

Control Gate

Control Gate under construction (03/2021)

Diversions
Water diversions to secondary distribution canals.

Diversions 1

Diversion - Gang Canal

Diversion

Diversions 2

Diversions 3

Rivers

Sutlej River

Beas River

Ghaggar River