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Rising Ganga Floods Varanasi Ghats; Rituals Being Held On Rooftops
With the water level in the Ganga river rising steadily, normal activities on the ghats of Varanasi have been disrupted, including the 'aarti' ritual and cremations, officials said on Thursday.
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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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Yamuna Nears Warning Level In Delhi, Rivers Breach Danger Mark Across UP
The water level of Yamuna in Delhi has reached 204.14 metres, drawing close to warning level of 204.5 metres. Authorities in several districts of Uttar Pradesh are also on high alert as rivers are flowing at or above danger levels.
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Watch: Yogi Adityanath On Raft Inspects Flood-Hit Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected flood-affected areas in Varanasi today. He was seen, with a life jacket, ferrying on a raft to take stock of the situation.
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With Varanasi Ghats Under Water, Cremations Take Place On Streets
The rising water level of Ganga and Varuna rivers has submerged parts of Varanasi including its famous ghats, forcing the cremation of bodies brought to the Harishchandra and Manikarnika ghats in nearby streets and on terraces.
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Ganga River Flows Above Danger Mark In Varanasi, Rescue Ops Underway
The water level of River Ganga in Varanasi is flowing above the danger mark at 72.32 meters, informed the Central Water Commission on Saturday.
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PM Modi Speaks To Local Administration Over Flood-Related Situation In Varanasi
With parts of Varanasi facing floods, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to the local administration and assured them of all possible help.
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Woman, Child Die In House Collapse Due To Rain In Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh news: A woman and her daughter were killed after their mud house collapsed in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district due to heavy rain on Wednesday night. Two other children were also injured in the incident. Several places in eastern Uttar Pradesh have been getting heavy rainfall on and off for the past few days and both the Ganga and the...
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On Camera, Wall Collapses Injuring Varanasi Official During Flood Relief
Varanasi District Magistrate Surendra Singh and two NDRF personnel received minor injuries as a wall of a house collapsed when they were distributing flood relief materials in the Rajghat area today.
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Rising Ganga Floods Varanasi Ghats; Rituals Being Held On Rooftops
With the water level in the Ganga river rising steadily, normal activities on the ghats of Varanasi have been disrupted, including the 'aarti' ritual and cremations, officials said on Thursday.
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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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Yamuna Nears Warning Level In Delhi, Rivers Breach Danger Mark Across UP
The water level of Yamuna in Delhi has reached 204.14 metres, drawing close to warning level of 204.5 metres. Authorities in several districts of Uttar Pradesh are also on high alert as rivers are flowing at or above danger levels.
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Watch: Yogi Adityanath On Raft Inspects Flood-Hit Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected flood-affected areas in Varanasi today. He was seen, with a life jacket, ferrying on a raft to take stock of the situation.
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With Varanasi Ghats Under Water, Cremations Take Place On Streets
The rising water level of Ganga and Varuna rivers has submerged parts of Varanasi including its famous ghats, forcing the cremation of bodies brought to the Harishchandra and Manikarnika ghats in nearby streets and on terraces.
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Ganga River Flows Above Danger Mark In Varanasi, Rescue Ops Underway
The water level of River Ganga in Varanasi is flowing above the danger mark at 72.32 meters, informed the Central Water Commission on Saturday.
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PM Modi Speaks To Local Administration Over Flood-Related Situation In Varanasi
With parts of Varanasi facing floods, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to the local administration and assured them of all possible help.
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Woman, Child Die In House Collapse Due To Rain In Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh news: A woman and her daughter were killed after their mud house collapsed in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district due to heavy rain on Wednesday night. Two other children were also injured in the incident. Several places in eastern Uttar Pradesh have been getting heavy rainfall on and off for the past few days and both the Ganga and the...
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On Camera, Wall Collapses Injuring Varanasi Official During Flood Relief
Varanasi District Magistrate Surendra Singh and two NDRF personnel received minor injuries as a wall of a house collapsed when they were distributing flood relief materials in the Rajghat area today.
