Haridwar Police has alerted pilgrims that water availability at Har Ki Pauri and other Ganga ghats will be much lower during an upcoming annual canal closure.
The Upper Ganga Canal will remain closed from the midnight of 20/21 October 2026 until the midnight of 07/08 November 2026. The closure is linked to the annual canal closure schedule.
Impact on pilgrims
The reduced water availability will affect Haridwar’s various bathing ghats, including Har Ki Pauri. Pilgrims visiting the city during this period may therefore find considerably less water at the Ganga bathing sites.
The notice is particularly relevant for people planning a Ganga bath in Haridwar during the closure period. The information concerns the availability of water at the ghats and does not provide any other change to the city’s arrangements.
Closure period
- Start: midnight of 20/21 October 2026
- End: midnight of 07/08 November 2026
- Affected area: Har Ki Pauri and various Ganga ghats in Haridwar
- Reason: annual closure of the Upper Ganga Canal
Conclusion
The Upper Ganga Canal’s annual closure will continue through the stated period, and Haridwar’s Ganga ghats are expected to have much less water available for pilgrims, including at Har Ki Pauri.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which canal will be closed?
The Upper Ganga Canal will be closed during the stated period.
Q. When will the closure begin?
It will begin at the midnight of 20/21 October 2026.
Q. When will the closure end?
The closure will continue until the midnight of 07/08 November 2026.
Q. Why is the canal being closed?
The closure is part of the annual canal closure.
Q. Which places in Haridwar will have less water?
Har Ki Pauri and various other Ganga ghats in Haridwar will have much less water available.
