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In Photos | Rising Ganga Water Levels Submerge Ghats In Prayagraj, Varanasi

Summary by Outlook India
Monsoon rains have led to a rise in the Ganga’s water level in Prayagraj and Varanasi, partially submerging several ghats. The Sangam area in Prayagraj has also been inundated by the swollen Ganga and Yamuna. Boats are being used to move people to safer places, while boatmen continue to navigate the river. From submerged ghats to people fishing and offering prayers, the scenes show life around the rivers amid the rising water levels.

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In Varanasi, the Ganges has crossed the warning level. Ghats are submerged. Due to rising water levels at Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats, cremations are being performed on rooftops and in the streets. Flood checkpoints have been alerted.

Rains and floods in Varanasi have increased the problems of the people. The Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert throughout the day on Tuesday. From around 2 o'clock in the night, the temperature was recorded at 29 degrees Celsius in the morning amidst continuous rain. According to weather scientist Manoj Srivastava, the rain is likely to continue with the sky becoming cloudy for the next 48 hours. At the same time, the water level …

·Bhopal, India
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Outlook India broke the news in New Delhi, India on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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