Haridwar struggles with tonnes of post-Kanwar garbage as plastic, urine bottles pile up at Har-Ki-Pauri
Following the conclusion of the Kanwar Yatra, Haridwar encountered an alarming garbage crisis, as millions of pilgrims left behind an extensive amount of litter, including plastic waste and thrown-away clothing. Sanitation crews promptly attended to the busy pilgrimage sites, gathering about 8,000 metric tonnes of refuse. This incident underscores the pressing environmental issues associated with massive religious tourism.
