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Religion
Ganga Flow Restored in Haridwar After 18-Day Blockage
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:39 AM
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After an 18‑day interruption, water returned to the Ganga at Haridwar following a night release on 7 November, restoring the river’s flow to all ghats including Har Ki Pauri.
On the night of 7 November, authorities opened the Ganga Nahar, allowing water to resume its course through Haridwar. The release ended an 18‑day period during which the river had been effectively blocked, leaving the city’s ghats dry.
Residents and pilgrims noted the sudden return of water to Har Ki Pauri and other ghats, marking a significant moment for the city’s religious activities.
The restoration of the river’s flow is expected to revive the daily rituals and tourism that depend on the Ganga’s presence. Local officials confirmed that the water level has stabilized and that the river is now flowing normally.
The event underscores the importance of maintaining the Ganga’s flow for both spiritual and economic reasons in the region.
Residents and pilgrims noted the sudden return of water to Har Ki Pauri and other ghats, marking a significant moment for the city’s religious activities.
The restoration of the river’s flow is expected to revive the daily rituals and tourism that depend on the Ganga’s presence. Local officials confirmed that the water level has stabilized and that the river is now flowing normally.
The event underscores the importance of maintaining the Ganga’s flow for both spiritual and economic reasons in the region.