Varanasi, Aug. 6 -- Residential areas in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi were flooded as the water level of the River Ganga rose on Wednesday following incessant heavy rainfall in the city, causing problems for residents.

A resident, Mandakini Prakash, said that drain water had entered their locality, which could cause diseases, including dengue.

"This is drain water, not the water from the River Ganga. This causes dengue. We face a lot of difficulties. First, the transportation got shut down, and then several diseases. We want these issues to be resolved as soon as possible," the resident told ANI.

Surender Mishra said, "Students' studies have been affected. Due to the waterlogging, no one can go anywhere, and even the food is not being prep...