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Kanpur Ganga Swells, Children Sail to School Amid Rising Waters
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 03:36 PM
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The Ganga in Kanpur rose sharply, forcing students to use boats to reach school as floods have already affected 80 villages in Uttar Pradesh.
The Ganga in Kanpur has risen sharply, causing the river to overflow its banks and inundate nearby areas.
In response, many students have had to travel to school by boat, a sight that has drawn attention from residents and media alike.
The flood has already impacted 80 villages across Uttar Pradesh, and ghats in Varanasi are reported to be submerged.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have urged residents to stay safe and seek higher ground if necessary.
In response, many students have had to travel to school by boat, a sight that has drawn attention from residents and media alike.
The flood has already impacted 80 villages across Uttar Pradesh, and ghats in Varanasi are reported to be submerged.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have urged residents to stay safe and seek higher ground if necessary.