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Cremations Move to Rooftops as Ganga Water Level Rises in Varanasi

Summary by rediff.com
The Ganga river in Varanasi is experiencing a significant rise in water level, disrupting daily activities along the ghats. This has led to severed connectivity between ghats, relocation of cremation activities at Manikarnika Ghat, and growing concern among residents as the river approaches its danger mark.

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The sky remained cloudy in Varanasi since Thursday morning. Due to light drizzle at times, a drop in temperature was recorded. According to meteorologist Prof. Manoj Srivastava, the low pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal has weakened. Due to this, the forecast of heavy rain did not prove to be correct. He said that at present there is less possibility of heavy rain in Varanasi. On Thursday, the maximum temperature of the city was recorded…

·Bhopal, India
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Dainik Bhaskar broke the news in Bhopal, India on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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