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Several districts in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are experiencing severe flooding, exacerbating the difficulties faced by residents. Prayagraj is the most impacted, with the Ganga River reaching dangerous levels. Many residential areas and low-lying regions are inundated. While the administration is engaged in relief and rescue operations, heavy rainfall and waterlogging are posing significant challenges. In Varanasi, the flood situation is deteriorating, with the Dashashwamedh and surrounding major ghats submerged. The water level of the Ganga in Haridwar has exceeded the danger mark. Additionally, in Patna, water has entered villages situated along the Ganga. The weather department has forecasted further rainfall, potentially worsening the situation.
The Ganga’s water level in Varanasi has been recorded at 72.20 meters, which is 1 meter above the danger level. Although the water level is gradually receding, decreasing at a rate of 1 centimeter per hour, the Dashashwamedh Ghat is completely submerged, and water has reached the city’s squares. This is causing considerable hardship for locals and devotees. The routes to the ghats are also flooded, disrupting traffic. The administration is closely monitoring the situation and advising people to remain vigilant.
In Haridwar, the Ganga River’s water level is nearing the danger level. Executive Engineer of the Irrigation Department, Vikas Tyagi, reported that continuous rainfall in 11 districts of Uttarakhand over the past few days has also affected the Ganga’s water level. Following the incessant rain, the water level at the Bhimgoda Barrage in Haridwar has reached the danger mark of 294. Consequently, the district administration has heightened its preparedness. UP Irrigation Department officer Bharat Bhushan stated that people in low-lying areas are being cautioned against approaching the Ganga. The Ganga’s water has begun to enter the fields of some villages in the Laksar and Khanpur areas, causing concern among farmers regarding their crops. Meanwhile, the statue of Lord Shiva at the Parmarth Niketan Ghat in Rishikesh has been partially submerged in the Ganga River.
Prayagraj is currently in the grip of severe flooding. The situation has become critical as Ganga water has entered the city and surrounding villages. People are forced to reside on upper floors due to the disruption of electricity and water supply. On August 6, 2025, the Ganga’s water level reached 85.20 meters, considered a dangerous level. Administrative preparations are proving inadequate, and relief efforts are slow.
In Patna, the Ganga River’s water level is rapidly rising. At Dighaghat, the water level was recorded at 65 centimeters above the danger mark at 6 am, with a predicted increase of 32 centimeters. The water level at Gandhi Ghat is 127 centimeters above the danger mark. The administration has increased monitoring and is advising people to stay alert and move to safer locations.
