The Ganges River in Varanasi has been after continuous rains for the last few days and the district administration has triggered the flood alert. PTIThe situation says for a meditation that villages such as Sambhals in low-fledged areas and neighboring districts have already been affected by floods.
What is the situation now?
All the ghats of the Ganges are submerged by N Varanasi and in the last few days, the rivaraside temples are submerged after continuous rains. PTIThe boating has been suspended, the district administration has advised the local people and tourists to keep them away from the ghats amidst the water level.
Video | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: The Ganges River is completely submerging all the ghats. The boating has been suspended, and the administration has asked the local people and tourists to stay away from the ghats amid the rising water level of the water level.#Varanasinews #Gangariver
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What is the situation in neighboring areas?
In Sambhal, the Ganges is currently flowing at a water level of 177.60 meters. Talking to ANI, Sambhal District Magistrate Rajendra Pensia said that the district administration is cautious and established 16 flood control posts. It has also identified 13 shelter houses in affected areas.
#Watch Varanasi, UP: Namo Ghat is seen that the water level of the Ganges river rises after continuous rains in this area. pic.twitter.com/tdafl6nigx
– Annie (@ani) July 17, 2025
In Savragraj, the water of the Ganges River, along with its rising water level, has entered the Bud Hanuman temple. Many houses have been entered in water in the lower areas of the city.
when it started?
Earlier this month, frequent heavy rains gave rise to floods like Varanasi. The ghats and nearby temples were removed, with the Ganges water level rising above the danger level. Manikarnika Ghat was completely submerged, and was submerged in a nearby temple. Ram Ghat was also submerged in prayer.
– PTI, with input from Annie
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