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Is Ganga Drying? Viral Haridwar Visuals Reveal a Bigger Problem Facing the River

Summary by India Today
Viral visuals of an exposed riverbed at Har Ki Pauri followed the Upper Ganga Canal's temporary closure. The annual exercise has revealed extensive waste and renewed concerns about pollution in the river.

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If you're planning a trip to Haridwar in October, wait! The Ganges Canal is closed for 18 days for its annual cleaning, leaving only garbage and old clothes visible at Har Ki Pauri. Several videos have emerged from Haridwar that will shock you.

A video is going viral on social media these days. It shows volunteers cleaning the Ganges River in Haridwar, which is choked with clothes and plastic.

October is the time to visit Haridwar and Rishikesh. But this time, those planning to visit Har Ki Pauri may be disappointed. The water at Har Ki Pauri has disappeared, leaving only dirty clothes, polythene bags, and garbage scattered about.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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