Results for: Haridwar

Schools in Haridwar will be closed for a week from July 27th to August 2nd due to the large influx of devotees participating in the Kanwar Yatra. The decision was made to ensure the safety and manage the crowds during the religious pilgrimage. The Kanwar Yatra, which began on Monday, sees devotees from various states travel to collect Ganga water during the holy month of Sawan.

Torrential rainfall in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar has led to severe flooding, submerging vehicles and raising concerns about the rising water levels of the Ganga River. Authorities have issued warnings to avoid the river and its banks due to the potential for further flooding and debris falling from the hills.