Ganga Crosses Danger Mark In Varanasi; 84 Ghats Submerged, Over 6,500 Displaced Amid Heavy Rain

Last Updated:August 04, 2025, 08:01 IST

Continuous heavy rainfall in Varanasi has led to severe flooding, with the Ganga River nearing the danger mark and overflowing into homes.

Varanasi: People wade through an area inundated with water of the swollen Ganga river (Photo: PTI)

Incessant rain caused flooding across streets and residential areas of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, thus affecting normal life. With continuous downpour, the Ganga River reached close to the danger mark on Saturday.

The Varuna River, a key tributary, has taken a fierce form due to the swelling Ganga, forcing evacuations along its banks as water entered residential areas.

A report with Hindustan Times suggested that the water level of the Ganga in the city surpassed the danger mark of 71.26 on Sunday, submerging all 84 ghats and flooding more than 24 localities and over 32 villages in the district.

More than 6,500 people have been displaced due to flooding in the district, the report claimed.

While boat services in the River Ganga in the city remained suspended, floodwaters waterlogged the Tulsi Ghat.

According to the Central Water Commission, the river was flowing at 69.98 metres on Saturday, which was very close to the 71.26-metre danger mark in Varanasi.

Taking stock of the situation, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed his ministers in charge to immediately visit their assigned districts, inspect relief camps, and directly engage with affected families.

He also instructed senior officials, including District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police, and others, to stay on the ground and ensure 24×7 monitoring, an official release stated.

Additionally, the Chief Minister also deployed an 11-member ministerial team to oversee relief operations across 12 affected districts, stressing the need for sensitivity, speed and transparency, and warning that any negligence would not be tolerated.

The Chief Minister emphasised that the supply of relief materials and food packets must be timely and of high quality, with no compromise on standards.

Emphasising urgency, he ordered round-the-clock surveillance of embankments, swift drainage from waterlogged areas, and comprehensive arrangements for food, medicine, sanitation, and the needs of women and children in relief camps.

The Chief Minister affirmed that the state government is fully committed to ensuring the safety, food, shelter, and healthcare of every citizen affected by the floods.

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Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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August 04, 2025, 07:59 IST

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