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.

Published on: Aug 6, 2025 4:05 PM IST

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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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The NDRF has sent eight boats, and the district administration has deployed 42 more to deliver flood relief kits, ORS packets, and food. (AFP)

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On Sunday alone, over 17,000 food packets were handed out to those hit by the flood. (AFP)

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A local residents of Varanasi said drain water had entered their area, raising concerns about diseases like dengue. (AFP)

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Another local said, “Students' studies have been affected. Due to the waterlogging, no one can go anywhere, and even the food is not being prepared as the vegetable vendors are not coming. After 3-4 years, it has flooded in this region,” as quoted by ANI. (PTI)

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District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar visited the flood-affected areas on Sunday morning. At the Saraiya relief camp, he checked the situation himself and handed out chocolates to children. (AFP)

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At Assi Ghat, river water overflowed onto the road and reached near the gate of the Jagannath Temple. As more people gathered to watch, police put up barricades to keep the area safe. (AFP)