The Ganga isn’t just a river right now; it’s a slow-moving force swallowing parts of the state of Uttar Pradesh. From the sacred ghats of Varanasi to the quieter villages of Sambhal, water has become both a lifeline and a looming threat. Relentless floods have pushed the Ganga River into a steady swell across several districts of UP, submerging iconic ghats, temples, and low-lying residential areas.
Varanasi Ghats Drowned In Floods
According to the Hindustan Times, in Varanasi, all 84 ghats stand drowned under the relentless surge of floods. Locals now watch helplessly as water climbs up one ghat after another. At the iconic Manikarnika Ghat, where life and death rituals play out daily, everything is underwater; even the nearby temple hasn’t been spared.
Residents shared their plight and revealed how they face this struggle every year. According to ANI via Hindustan Times, a resident mentioned that the water level has risen and the situation is expected to stay the same for at least the next two months.
According to the Central Water Commission, Varanasi’s Ganga level touched 68.94 metres on Wednesday, climbing steadily from 68.42 metres the day before. It’s climbing ten millimetres an hour. The official danger mark is 71.262 metres. Authorities are clearly worried and have started thinking of solutions. 18 gates of the Matatila Dam and 8 gates of the Govind Sagar Dam have already been opened to try and ease the load.
Also Read: Soon, Meerut-Lucknow Vande Bharat Will Make A Pitstop At Varanasi, Too; Details Inside
Nearby Prayagraj And Sambhal Also Succumb To Floods
Prayagraj is wading through its own flood woes. The beloved Ram Ghat has vanished under water. The Bade Hanuman Mandir, normally bustling with devotees, has river water pooling around it currently. Several homes in low-lying areas are already inundated.
In Sambhal, the numbers look even sharper with the Ganga River flowing at a critical 177.60 metres and at least 36 villages sitting squarely in its path. As per the reports from ANI via Hindustan Times, Dr. Rajender Pensiya, Sambhal’s District Magistrate, says, “We’ve set up 16 flood control posts and identified 13 shelter homes.”
But the most alarming detail remains that water from the Ganga has started pushing back into the Varuna River; this signals a reverse flow. Its nature quietly redraws the map, step by step.
Also Read: This Mysterious Temple In Varanasi Was Once Filled With Human Dead Bodies
In such alarming situations across the Ganga, it’s about waiting, watching the river decide how far it wants to go this year. Authorities plan to make arrangements in this direction and we hope they bear fruit and reign successfully.
Cover Image Courtesy: thevaranasinews/X
For more such snackable content, interesting discoveries and the latest updates on food, travel and experiences in your city, download the Curly Tales App. Download HERE.