Though landlocked, Chandigarh's urban landscape is anchored by carefully engineered water bodies.
* **Sukhna Lake:** The most prominent water body in the city, created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe (a seasonal stream). It acts as a microclimate regulator and a central gathering place for residents. * **Seasonal Streams:** The city is bounded by the Patiala-Ki-Rao stream to the west and the Sukhna Choe to the east. These seasonal waterways flow vigorously during the monsoon season.
