Rivers across eight states flow above danger mark; IMD warns of more rain in hilly regions

August 6, 2025 10:36 AM

Rivers across eight states flow above danger mark; IMD warns of more rain in hilly regions

Rivers across at least eight states — among them Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh — are flowing above the danger mark, with continued heavy rainfall in the hills raising flood concerns in low-lying areas. According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), several stretches of the Ganga and its tributaries remained in a “severe flood situation” on Wednesday morning, particularly in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The CWC has issued an ‘orange bulletin’ for...

Ganga’s rising waters flood Varanasi homes amid relentless rainfall

August 6, 2025 10:17 AM

Ganga’s rising waters flood Varanasi homes amid relentless rainfall

Residential areas in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi were flooded on Wednesday after incessant heavy rainfall in the city led to a surge in the water level of the River Ganga, causing problems for residents. A resident, Mandakini Prakash, said that drain water had entered their locality, which could cause diseases such as dengue. “This is drain water, not water from the River Ganga. This causes dengue. We face a lot of difficulties. First, transportation was shut down, and then several diseases f...