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Rain Data Doesn't Support Claim Cloudburst Caused Uttarkashi Disaster: Experts
A cloudburst in the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga river is widely believed to have triggered the flash flood in Uttarkashi's Dharali, but experts feel the amount of rain the Uttarkashi district received on Tuesday was not enough.
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UP Minister's "Ganga At Doorstep" Remark Draws Sharp Opposition Counter
Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad has sparked controversy during his visit to a flood-affected area in Kanpur Dehat where he told a woman that the Ganga river has reached "your doorstep to clean your feet".
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Rivers Across 8 States Flow Above Danger Mark As Heavy Rain Continues
Several rivers across Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal are flowing above danger levels, posing a risk to the people living in the low-lying areas.
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4 Dead, Many Missing As Flash Floods Wash Away Much Of Uttarakhand Village
Four people have died, scores are feared trapped under debris and nine Army personnel are missing after a cloudburst struck Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district this afternoon, triggering a mudslide and flash floods that swept through a village.
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Varanasi Schools Shut Till August 6 Amid Flood-Like Situation
All schools in Varanasi, across all boards and up to Class 12, will remain closed on August 5 and 6 due to the ongoing flood-like situation in the city, the District School Superintendent said on Monday.
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Several Areas In Varanasi Flooded As Ganga Overflows Amid Heavy Rain In UP
The chief minister has deployed an 11-member ministerial team to oversee relief operations across 12 affected districts, warning that any negligence will not be tolerated and stressing the need for sensitivity, speed and transparency.
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Video: Ganga Floodwaters Enter Home, Prayagraj Cop Offers Milk, Takes Dip In It
A video has emerged showing a police officer in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj offering prayers, flowers, and milk in the Ganga floodwaters outside his home.
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Immerse Ganesha Idols Upto 6 Feet High In Artificial Tanks: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the immersion of all idols of up to six feet in height in artificial tanks starting from the 10-day Ganesh festival being celebrated from August 27 this year.
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Ex National Kabaddi Captain Falls Into Ganga In Haridwar, Rescued
A former award-winning captain of the national kabaddi team fell into the Ganga River in Uttarakhand's Haridwar this morning. The incident led to a flurry of rescuers immediately launching a motor boat to rescue him.
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7 Historic Cities Settled On The Banks Of The Ganga River
Ganga River Cities: Stretching over 2,500 km, the Ganga River reflects India's culturally and spiritually rich past, one that can still be found in some of the cities based on its banks.
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Watch: River Ganga Submerges Famous Bade Hanuman Mandir In Prayagraj, Video Goes Viral
Despite the rising waters, temple priests carried out the sacred rituals of aarti (lamp worship) and abhishekam (ritual bathing of the deity) before the temple was closed for safety.
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NRIs Conduct 'Ganga Aarti' On Canadian Riverbank, Social Media Divided
According to the Indian Consulate in Toronto, the event was organised by Radio Dhshum with Consul Sanjeev Saklani among the attendees.
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Landslides Block Yamunotri Highway, Affected Areas Under Inspection
The Yamunotri Highway is blocked near Silai Band and Ojari due to landslides and portions of the road being washed out, causing disruptions to travel along the route, Uttarkashi Police reported on Tuesday.
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J&K Man Pulled From River Ganga After Getting Swept Away
In the video, he can be seen clinging to the chain in the middle of the river
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Rekha Gupta Takes Holy Dip In Ganga, Vows To Make Yamuna "As Clean, Beautiful"
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who is on a short trip to Uttarakhand after completing 100 days in office, on Sunday took a dip in river Ganga at Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri ghat.
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Rain Data Doesn't Support Claim Cloudburst Caused Uttarkashi Disaster: Experts
A cloudburst in the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga river is widely believed to have triggered the flash flood in Uttarkashi's Dharali, but experts feel the amount of rain the Uttarkashi district received on Tuesday was not enough.
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UP Minister's "Ganga At Doorstep" Remark Draws Sharp Opposition Counter
Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad has sparked controversy during his visit to a flood-affected area in Kanpur Dehat where he told a woman that the Ganga river has reached "your doorstep to clean your feet".
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Rivers Across 8 States Flow Above Danger Mark As Heavy Rain Continues
Several rivers across Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal are flowing above danger levels, posing a risk to the people living in the low-lying areas.
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4 Dead, Many Missing As Flash Floods Wash Away Much Of Uttarakhand Village
Four people have died, scores are feared trapped under debris and nine Army personnel are missing after a cloudburst struck Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district this afternoon, triggering a mudslide and flash floods that swept through a village.
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Varanasi Schools Shut Till August 6 Amid Flood-Like Situation
All schools in Varanasi, across all boards and up to Class 12, will remain closed on August 5 and 6 due to the ongoing flood-like situation in the city, the District School Superintendent said on Monday.
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Several Areas In Varanasi Flooded As Ganga Overflows Amid Heavy Rain In UP
The chief minister has deployed an 11-member ministerial team to oversee relief operations across 12 affected districts, warning that any negligence will not be tolerated and stressing the need for sensitivity, speed and transparency.
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Video: Ganga Floodwaters Enter Home, Prayagraj Cop Offers Milk, Takes Dip In It
A video has emerged showing a police officer in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj offering prayers, flowers, and milk in the Ganga floodwaters outside his home.
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Immerse Ganesha Idols Upto 6 Feet High In Artificial Tanks: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the immersion of all idols of up to six feet in height in artificial tanks starting from the 10-day Ganesh festival being celebrated from August 27 this year.
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Ex National Kabaddi Captain Falls Into Ganga In Haridwar, Rescued
A former award-winning captain of the national kabaddi team fell into the Ganga River in Uttarakhand's Haridwar this morning. The incident led to a flurry of rescuers immediately launching a motor boat to rescue him.
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7 Historic Cities Settled On The Banks Of The Ganga River
Ganga River Cities: Stretching over 2,500 km, the Ganga River reflects India's culturally and spiritually rich past, one that can still be found in some of the cities based on its banks.
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Watch: River Ganga Submerges Famous Bade Hanuman Mandir In Prayagraj, Video Goes Viral
Despite the rising waters, temple priests carried out the sacred rituals of aarti (lamp worship) and abhishekam (ritual bathing of the deity) before the temple was closed for safety.
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NRIs Conduct 'Ganga Aarti' On Canadian Riverbank, Social Media Divided
According to the Indian Consulate in Toronto, the event was organised by Radio Dhshum with Consul Sanjeev Saklani among the attendees.
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Landslides Block Yamunotri Highway, Affected Areas Under Inspection
The Yamunotri Highway is blocked near Silai Band and Ojari due to landslides and portions of the road being washed out, causing disruptions to travel along the route, Uttarkashi Police reported on Tuesday.
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J&K Man Pulled From River Ganga After Getting Swept Away
In the video, he can be seen clinging to the chain in the middle of the river
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Rekha Gupta Takes Holy Dip In Ganga, Vows To Make Yamuna "As Clean, Beautiful"
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who is on a short trip to Uttarakhand after completing 100 days in office, on Sunday took a dip in river Ganga at Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri ghat.
