#WATCH# | Haridwar, Uttarakhand | The Ganga Canal, which runs from Haridwar to Kanpur, has been opened after being closed for 20-day annual cleaning and repair work Devotees take a dip in the Holy Ganga River on the occasion of #Diwali# Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department SDO Bharat Bhushan Sharma says, "The operation of this canal was suspended at its headworks in Haridwar during the Dussehra period. The primary reason for this closure—a routine procedure carried out periodically—is that the Ganga Canal remains operational throughout the year; consequently, certain essential repairs or issues cannot be addressed while the canal is flowing. During the closure, these issues are identified and rectified through repairs, ensuring the canal is prepared for smooth operation for the year ahead. Furthermore, during this year’s closure, various departments in the Haridwar district completed several projects in preparation for the Kumbh Mela, including the construction of ghats and bridges..."