The flood situation in several districts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh continues to worsen, severely affecting residents. Prayagraj is the hardest hit, with the Ganga River’s water level surging to dangerous levels and inundating homes and low-lying regions. The administration is engaged in relief and rescue operations, but these efforts are hampered by relentless rainfall and widespread waterlogging. In Varanasi, the situation is becoming critical as major ghats, including Dashashwamedh, are submerged. Haridwar is also facing challenges, with the Ganga exceeding its danger mark. Meanwhile, Patna is grappling with rising water levels that have submerged villages along the river. The weather forecast predicts more rain, potentially leading to a further deterioration of conditions.
The water level in Varanasi has reached 72.20 meters, exceeding the danger level by 1 meter. Although the water level is decreasing at a rate of 1 cm per hour, Dashashwamedh Ghat is completely underwater, and floodwaters are spreading into the city’s squares, causing major disruption. The administration is closely monitoring the situation and has urged citizens to remain cautious.
In Haridwar, the Ganga River is approaching dangerous levels. According to Vikas Tyagi, Executive Engineer of the Irrigation Department, the continuous rain in 11 districts of Uttarakhand is impacting the Ganga’s water levels. The Bhimgoda Barrage in Haridwar has recorded a water level that exceeds the danger level of 294. As a result, the district administration is on high alert. People living in low-lying areas are being warned to avoid the Ganga. Water from the Ganga is seeping into the fields of some villages in the Laksar and Khanpur areas, causing worry among farmers. In Rishikesh, the statue of Lord Shiva at the Parmarth Niketan Ghat is partially submerged.
Prayagraj is experiencing severe flooding, with Ganga water entering the city and nearby villages, leading to a critical situation. The disruption of electricity and water supplies has forced residents to seek refuge on higher floors. On August 6, 2025, the Ganga’s water level reached 85.20 meters, which is considered extremely dangerous. Administrative efforts are proving insufficient, and relief work is slow.
Patna is also affected, with the Ganga River’s water level rapidly increasing. At Dighaghat, the water level was 65 centimeters above the danger mark at 6 am, and an additional 32 centimeters increase is expected. At Gandhi Ghat, the water level is 127 centimeters above the danger mark. The administration is increasing surveillance and advising residents to stay alert and relocate to safer areas.
