Haridwar Faces Massive Cleanup After Kanwar Yatra Leaves 7,000 Tonnes of Waste

Haridwar's iconic Har ki Pauri ghat is facing a severe sanitation crisis following the conclusion of the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage. An estimated 7,000 tonnes of waste was left behind by pilgrims, including discarded clothing, bottles filled with urine, and other refuse. Videos circulating online showed sanitation workers clearing the debris without basic protective equipment such as gloves or masks. The scale of the cleanup has highlighted recurring concerns about waste management during large religious gatherings at the holy site.
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