Heavy Rain Submerges Varanasi Ghats, Flood Alert in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh
Heavy Rain Submerges Varanasi Ghats, Flood Alert in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh
IN · Published Aug 27, 2026
Continuous monsoon rains have caused significant flooding in parts of India, with Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh among the worst affected states.
In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, rising water levels in the Ganga River have submerged 84 ghats, forcing the closure of 5,000 shops along the riverfront.

Impact & Risks

The flooding has disrupted daily life and caused significant economic losses. In Varanasi, the submergence of ghats and closure of shops have impacted local businesses and tourism. In Bihar, over 50,000 residents are at risk due to rising floodwaters, with embankment breaches reported in Bhagalpur affecting 10,000 people. Landslides in Uttarakhand have stranded travellers, while waterlogging in Haryana has caused traffic disruptions. The heavy rainfall forecast for Madhya Pradesh could exacerbate the situation, increasing the risk of further flooding and landslides.

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