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Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027: Upper Ganga Canal to Close for 18 Days for Ghat Construction
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Moneycontrol•09-10-2026, 10:20
Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027: Upper Ganga Canal to Close for 18 Days for Ghat Construction
- •The Upper Ganga Canal will remain closed for approximately 18 days from October 20-21 to November 7-8, 2026, for annual maintenance and Ardh Kumbh 2027 preparations.
- •The temporary shutdown was approved by the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation and Water Resources Department to facilitate repair, rehabilitation, and strengthening works.
- •Construction agencies have been directed by the Haridwar Mela administration to execute round-the-clock work to accelerate the construction of new ghats.
- •The dry canal bed will enable workers to complete sections where continuous water flow previously hindered progress.
- •Farmers who rely on the canal for irrigation may experience temporary difficulties during the designated shutdown period.
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The Upper Ganga Canal will remain closed for 18 days to allow authorities to carry out essential canal maintenance and accelerate the construction of new ghats along the Ganga ahead of Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027.
The approved closure is scheduled to begin at midnight on October 20-21 and end at midnight on November 7-8, 2026.
The stoppage of water flow may cause temporary difficulties and affect irrigation schedules for farmers who depend on the Upper Ganga Canal during the shutdown period.
