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Varanasi’s sacred ghats have vanished under the rising Ganga waters.

Ganga overflows in Varanasi, Ghats and roads submerged

July 9, 2025, 09:38 AM - 5 min read

The River Ganga breached the danger level in Varanasi on Wednesday, submerging ghats and temples after days of heavy rainfall; further downpours have been forecasted.

People wade through knee-deep water in a flood-affected locality in Prayagraj on Thursday as the Ganga and Yamuna continue to swell following heavy monsoon rainfall.

Rising Ganga, Yamuna threaten floods in Prayagraj, Rishikesh

July 4, 2025, 01:07 PM - 5 min read

With the Ganga and Yamuna swelling rapidly due to early monsoon rains, flood alerts have been sounded in Prayagraj and Rishikesh, triggering a round-the-clock watch.

An aerial view of the Sangam area during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

Devotion peaks as 40 crore take holy dip at Mahakumbh 2025

February 8, 2025, 11:16 AM - 3 min read

Mahakumbh 2025, the largest human congregation, has witnessed an overwhelming turnout, with around 400 million devotees taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam. Dignitaries, including Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, have participated in the sacred event, which will continue until 26 February.

Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (File Photo)

Maha Kumbh: Over 37 lakh take sacred dip at Sangam on Wednesday

February 5, 2025, 10:29 AM - 3 min read

The sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj saw over 3.7 million devotees take a holy dip during Mahakumbh 2025. With prominent figures also participating, the religious congregation diaplays India's enduring spiritual traditions. Prime Minister Modi is set to visit Sangam today.

A representation of the Ganga River running from its origin in the Himalayas merging with other major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and the Meghna, before flowing into the Bay of Bengal.

Ancient quake altered Ganga's course

June 17, 2024, 05:31 PM - 2 min read

Researchers suggest that this "undocumented" quake, potentially measuring 7-8 in magnitude, redirected the river’s main channel in what is now Bangladesh, a region particularly vulnerable to significant seismic activity.

Garbage exposed as heat shrinks Ganga in Varanasi

June 15, 2024, 06:24 PM - 2 min read

Normally spanning 70 to 80 meters in June, the width of the Ganga has dwindled to a mere 30 to 35 meters, highlighting the severity of the situation.

In a heartbreaking incident on Saturday morning, tragedy struck near the Chandan Ghat as four children lost their lives in a drowning accident in the Ganga River.

Four children drown in Ganga river near Chandan ghat

April 14, 2024, 07:33 AM - 2 min read

Efforts to rescue the four children commenced promptly, with boatmen assisting in retrieving them from the river. The victims were swiftly transported to a nearby private hospital, but despite the best efforts of medical professionals, all four were declared deceased upon arrival.

Hindu devotees take holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Basant Panchami festival.

Over 25 lakh devotees take holy dip in Ganga, Sangam on Basant Panchami

February 14, 2024, 01:37 PM - 2 min read

An official from the Magh Mela administration revealed that by noon, approximately 25.5 lakh individuals had immersed themselves in the holy waters to mark the auspicious day.

An aerial view of devotees taking a holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the annual religious ‘Magh Mela’ festival, in Prayagraj on Friday.

Record 2.18 crore devotees take dip in Ganga on Mauni Amavasya in Prayagraj

February 9, 2024, 08:40 PM - 2 min read

The official from the Magh Mela administration said people have been flocking to the ghats from various parts of the country and abroad.