Ganga level continues to rise in Kashi; ghat platforms submerged
Though the river was still flowing almost five metres below the warning level of 70.26 metres, it has already marooned platforms, where daily Ganga Aartis are performed at the ghats. Cremation at lower platforms and steps have been suspended.
As per the Central Water Commission's daily bulletin, the Ganga's water level in Varanasi on Thursday morning was 65.09 metre, significantly higher than Wednesday's 63.85 metre.
The situation remains critical, as the river continues to swell upstream in Prayagraj, Phaphamau, and Mirzapur. In Ballia, the river is currently flowing less than three metres below the warning level. In view of the situation, authorities have initiated safety measures.
The river police have restricted boat operations between 6am and 6 pm, advising against the use of small or manually operated boats. "No one will be allowed to board without a life jacket," said ACP Dashashwamedh Atul Anjan Tripathi. The rising waters have also cut off the interconnectivity of ghats, disrupting entry to the Kashi Vishwanath Dham via Ganga Dwar.
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