The Ganga river in Varanasi is in spate following incessant rainfall for the previous few days and has triggered a flood alert by the district administration, reported PTI. The state of affairs requires an consideration as low-lying areas and villages within the neighbouring districts like Sambhal have already been affected by the flood-like state of affairs.
What’s the state of affairs now?
All of the ghats of the Ganges n Varanasi are submerged and the riverside temples are waterlogged after steady rainfall all through previous few days, reported PTI. Boating has been suspended, with the district administration advising locals and vacationers to avoid the ghats amid rising water stage.
VIDEO | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Ganga River is in full spate submerging all of the ghats. Boating has been suspended, and the administration has requested locals and vacationers to keep away from the ghats amid rising water stage.#VaranasiNews #GangaRiver
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What’s the state of affairs in neighbouring areas?
In Sambhal, Ganga is presently flowing at a water stage of 177.60 metres. Talking to ANI, Sambhal District Justice of the Peace Rajender Pensiya acknowledged that the district administration is on alert and has arrange 16 flood management posts. It has additionally recognized 13 shelter properties within the affected areas.
#WATCH | Varanasi, UP: Namo Ghat is seen flooded because the water stage of the Ganga River rises, following steady rainfall within the area. pic.twitter.com/TDAfL6nigX
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2025
In Prayagraj, the water of River Ganga, with its rising water stage, has entered the Bade Hanuman Mandir. Water has entered a number of homes within the decrease areas of the town.
When it began?
Earlier this month, steady heavy rainfall triggered flood-like state of affairs in Varanasi. The ghats and the adjoining temples had been deluged because the Ganga’ water stage rose above the hazard stage. The Manikarnika Ghat was utterly submerged, and a close-by temple was inundated. Ram Ghat in Prayagraj was additionally submerged.
— with inputs from PTI, ANI