India rains: Varanasi Namo Ghat flooded as water level of Ganga River rises

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 5. As monsoon rains lash several parts of the country, the water level of the Ganga River is on the rise, causing a flood-like situation near the ghats in several cities, including Varanasi Namo Ghat.

Visuals from the Namo Ghat show the water level reaching dangerous heights, raising concerns for the authorities.

Meanwhile, all schools in Varanasi, across all boards and up to Class 12, will remain closed on August 5 and 6 due to the ongoing flood-like situation in the city, the District School Superintendent said on Monday.

In an official statement, the Superintendent said, "Given the rain and flood situation in Varanasi district, in compliance with the instructions given by the District Magistrate, Varanasi, all the schools of all boards (Basic Education Council, Secondary Education Council, CBSE Board, ICSE Board and Sanskrit Board) running from pre-primary to class 12 in Varanasi district will remain closed on August 5 and 6. .