HUDDERSFIELD canal is among the network of waterways being monitored in the wake of the closure of the Leeds Liverpool Canal.
The 127-mile Leeds Liverpool waterway has been affected by what meteorologists have called some of the worst drought conditions for 100 years.
British Waterways say it is keeping an eye on Huddersfield, but it is not thought that the canal will be affected as severely as Leeds Liverpool, half of which will close from Monday, August 2, between Wigan in Lancashire and Gargrave in North Yorkshire.
The rest of the canal will be open for navigation, but the surprise closure is prompting bosses at British Waterways to keep a close eye on other canals.
Neil D’Arcy, senior water engineer for British Waterways, said: “We are continuing to monitor water levels across the North West and beyond, but at this point we are optimistic that the Huddersfield Narrow Canal will be unaffected by the drought conditions.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and issue further information as and when it becomes available.”
Towpaths are unaffected, but pedestrians have been urged to take extra care around canals when the water level has dropped.
Restrictions will end as soon as reservoirs are topped up.
