Varanasi, Aug. 2 -- The levels of Ganga river has risen in Varanasi, and its rising water level has begun impacting its tributaries, creating a flood-like situation in parts of the city. The Varuna River, a key tributary, has taken a fierce form due to the swelling Ganga, forcing evacuations along its banks as water begins entering residential areas.

At the same time, the Ganga River has reached close to the danger mark because heavy rains have been happening from the mountains to the plains for several days.

According to the Central Water Commission, the river is currently flowing at 69.98 metres, which is very close to the 71.26-metre danger mark in Varanasi.

Floodwaters have already reached the top of Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi. In resp...