Severe flooding triggered by continuous heavy rains has wreaked havoc in parts of Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Varanasi and Prayagraj, where the Ganga and Yamuna rivers have surged above danger levels. Many low-lying areas have been submerged, with around 80 ghats in Varanasi underwater. In Prayagraj, floodwaters have entered multiple residential colonies, leaving homes inundated and forcing residents to rely on boats for movement. The crisis has worsened as power outages, contaminated drinking water, and food shortages persist, displacing many families.
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Amid the ongoing floods, a distressing video from Chota Baghada has gone viral on social media, showing a couple struggling through waist-deep waters while carrying their ailing newborn to a hospital. With no transportation available due to the flood situation, the couple had no choice but to wade through the dangerous waters. Netizens have compared the scene to an iconic moment from the movie Baahubali, where a child is dramatically carried to safety.
The viral video has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who have slammed the Yogi government for failing to ensure public safety during the floods. They accused the administration of prioritizing lavish expenditures over effective disaster preparedness and relief measures, highlighting the urgent need for better flood management in the state.