The Ganga river in Varanasi is in spate following incessant rainfall for the past few days and has triggered a flood alert by the district administration, reported PTI. The situation calls for an attention as low-lying areas and villages in the neighbouring districts like Sambhal have already been affected by the flood-like situation.
What is the situation now?
All the ghats of the Ganges n Varanasi are submerged and the riverside temples are waterlogged after continuous rainfall throughout past few days, reported PTI. Boating has been suspended, with the district administration advising locals and tourists to keep away from the ghats amid rising water level.
VIDEO | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Ganga River is in full spate submerging all the ghats. Boating has been suspended, and the administration has asked locals and tourists to stay away from the ghats amid rising water level.#VaranasiNews #GangaRiver
(Full video available on PTI… pic.twitter.com/rnl9aQ1oOQ
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 17, 2025
What is the situation in neighbouring areas?
In Sambhal, Ganga is currently flowing at a water level of 177.60 metres. Speaking to ANI, Sambhal District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya stated that the district administration is on alert and has set up 16 flood control posts. It has also identified 13 shelter homes in the affected areas.
#WATCH | Varanasi, UP: Namo Ghat is seen flooded as the water level of the Ganga River rises, following continuous rainfall in the region. pic.twitter.com/TDAfL6nigX
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2025
In Prayagraj, the water of River Ganga, with its rising water level, has entered the Bade Hanuman Mandir.
When it started?
Earlier this month, continuous heavy rainfall triggered flood-like situation in Varanasi. The ghats and the adjacent temples were deluged as the Ganga’ water level rose above the danger level. The Manikarnika Ghat was completely submerged, and a nearby temple was inundated. Ram Ghat in Prayagraj was also submerged.
