Ganges River Water Level Rises in Haridwar Amid Heavy Rainfall

Due to incessant rains in Uttarakhand, the water level of the Ganges River in Haridwar has risen to 293.30 meters, which is slightly above the warning level. Although still flowing below the danger mark. Irrigation Department Executive Engineer Vikas Tyagi informed that the situation is completely normal and under control at the moment, there is no need to panic. Due to the high flow during the Kanwar Mela, Gangnahar has been temporarily closed. While enough water is being provided through the irrigation stream for Shiv devotees, which will not cause any kind of problem. Vikas Tyagi informed that the water level can fluctuate anytime, so the administration is being given constant updates. He appealed to the devotees and the locals not to enter the closed canals as the water can be released anytime. Also, everyone has been urged to maintain a safe distance from the banks of the Ganges River. The irrigation department is constantly monitoring the situation and passengers are also on alert to reach Haridwar due to the full rush of water.