Abp News · DistrictNews · 2026-08-18
Uttar Pradesh: UP Flood Crisis Intensifies as Rivers Swell and Heavy Rain Disrupts Life
Heavy rainfall and rising river levels are worsening the flood situation across Uttar Pradesh. In Chitrakoot, the rapidly rising Mandakini River has flooded several shops around Ram Ghat, while residents have been moved away from vulnerable areas. In Sonbhadra, torrential rain has flooded homes and damaged roads, bridges and culverts. Water and debris have also affected agricultural fields, damaging crops and disrupting connectivity between villages. In Varanasi, the Ganga’s water level is nearing 66 metres, affecting connectivity between ghats and forcing the famous Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat to be shifted from the riverfront to a rooftop. Boat operations have…
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