Payala Lake Ghazi Ghat

Payala or Piyala Lake Ghazi Ghat (Urdu پیالہ جھیل غازی گھاٹ) is an artificial lake situated near Ghazi Ghat on Indus River near Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab, Pakistan.[6] It is being developed for tourism purposes in Southern Punjab.[7][8] Due to its bowl shape and deep water body, known as Pyala means bowl in Urdu language. Assistant Professor Dr. Inayat Ullah From Ghazi University has started research on its seasonal Biological, Chemical and Physical Factors.

Payala Lake Ghazi Ghat[1]
Piyala Lake
Payala Lake Ghazi Ghat is located in Pakistan
Payala Lake Ghazi Ghat
Payala Lake Ghazi Ghat[4]
Location in Punjab##Location in Pakistan
LocationDera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab, Pakistan[5]
Coordinates30°04′00″N 70°47′30″E
Basin countriesPakistan
Max. length31 km (19 mi)
Max. width6 km (3.7 mi)
Surface area9,842 ha (24,320 acres)
Average depth6 m (20 ft)
Max. depth7.9 metres (26 ft)
Water volume0.53×10^6 acre⋅ft (650 hm3)
Surface elevation15 metres (49 ft)

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References
  1. "Pyala Lake near Ghazi Ghat:Punjab Govt decides to renovate it". 22 December 2021.
  2. "Pyala Lake near Ghazi Ghat:Punjab Govt decides to renovate it". 22 December 2021.
  3. "Pyala Lake near Ghazi Ghat:Punjab Govt decides to renovate it". 22 December 2021.
  4. "Pyala Lake near Ghazi Ghat:Punjab Govt decides to renovate it". 22 December 2021.
  5. "Punjab government to develop Piyala Lake for tourists". 21 December 2021.
  6. "Piyala Lake: New tourist spot to be developed at Indus River". 22 December 2021.
  7. "Piyala Lake at Indus being developed for tourists".
  8. "Govt to Develop Piyala Lake in Southern Punjab". 20 December 2021.
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