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Ganga Swells, Submerges Patna’s Main Cremation Ground Amid Heavy Rains
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 11:33 PM
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Rising waters of the Ganga River overflowed into Patna’s primary cremation ground, prompting authorities to relocate bodies and issue flood alerts across the state.
The Ganga River rose sharply after continuous heavy rainfall, breaching its banks in Patna, Bihar. The surge reached the city's main cremation ground, submerging the area where funeral rites are performed.
Authorities quickly moved the remains and halted ongoing cremations, directing families to alternative sites while emergency teams worked to pump out water.
The state disaster management unit issued a heavy‑rainfall warning for the region, urging residents to stay alert and avoid low‑lying areas prone to flooding.
Local officials said that the inundation has disrupted funeral services and may affect the handling of bodies for several days, but they are coordinating with nearby facilities to ensure dignified rites.
The incident underscores the broader vulnerability of urban infrastructure to extreme weather events as monsoon rains intensify across the country.
Authorities quickly moved the remains and halted ongoing cremations, directing families to alternative sites while emergency teams worked to pump out water.
The state disaster management unit issued a heavy‑rainfall warning for the region, urging residents to stay alert and avoid low‑lying areas prone to flooding.
Local officials said that the inundation has disrupted funeral services and may affect the handling of bodies for several days, but they are coordinating with nearby facilities to ensure dignified rites.
The incident underscores the broader vulnerability of urban infrastructure to extreme weather events as monsoon rains intensify across the country.