Ganga floods Varanasi: Boats out, 84 ghats under water, over 6,000 displaced | See pics
The Ganga crossed danger mark in Varanasi, flooding 84 ghats, over 30 villages, and homes. 6,583 people moved to shelters. Roads, temples, and schools hit.
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Parts of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh were flooded on Wednesday after heavy rain caused the River Ganga’s water level to rise sharply.(AFP)
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The river crossed the danger mark of 71.26 on Sunday, flooding all 84 ghats, over 24 neighbourhoods, and more than 32 villages in the district.(PTI)
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According to the Central Water Commission, the river reached 71.66 meters on Sunday. (ANI)
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Due to the flood, about 6,583 people had to leave their homes and move to safer places, including relief camps and temporary shelters, as per reports.(AFP)
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