Ganges river water levels rise in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, submerging ghat steps, temple floors, and impacting tourism and boat businesses.

Water levels in the Ganges river in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, have risen, causing submerged steps at various ghats and inundating some temple floors. Authorities have banned small boat operations to prevent accidents. The rising water level has affected tourism and boat owners' business. The increase is attributed to water from the mountains reaching the plains, despite recent rain subsidence.

July 19, 2024
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