Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:48pm on 03 Aug 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
The River Ganga in Varanasi has surged above the official warning level of ~70.26 m, flooding major ghats and low-lying neighbourhoods after relentless monsoon downpours over recent days . Local residents report that each day, another step of the ghats disappears underwater, affecting key sites like Namo Ghat, Dashashwamedh, Manikarnika, and Assi Ghat, severely disrupting its sacred routines including Ganga Aarti and cremations . The swollen tributary Varuna River has also breached banks, inundating multiple localities and displacing families . Authorities—including NDRF, river police and local administration—have activated flood control centres, relief camps and water ambulances, with Prime Minister Modi reviewing the situation and urging rapid relief measures. (PC: AFP)
