Haridwar: Har Ki Pauri Runs Dry as Ganga Canal Closes for 18-Day Maintenance 🚨🙏

Devotees arriving in Haridwar for a holy dip in the Ganga are facing disappointment as the iconic Har Ki Pauri ghat has been left nearly dry following a temporary closure of the Upper Ganga Canal.

The water levels have dropped sharply due to an 18-day shutdown for annual cleaning and maintenance work. Visuals from the ghat reportedly show an exposed riverbed, with some people searching for coins and other offerings left behind.

The canal plays a crucial role in supplying water for irrigation and drinking purposes across several regions. However, the shutdown has affected pilgrims who travelled long distances expecting to take a holy dip at the revered ghat.

According to the information provided, the water supply is scheduled to be restored around midnight on November 7.

While annual maintenance is essential, the situation has raised concerns over whether devotees were adequately informed in advance to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Should authorities issue advance public advisories before major religious ghats are affected by planned maintenance?

 

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