{
  "id": 5319843,
  "title": "Floods hit Varanasi, PM Modi dials officials to take stock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/floods-hit-varanasi-pm-modi-dials-officials-to-take-stock",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-03T11:23:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/varanasi-floods-narendra-modi-ganga-water-level-ghat-10861835/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Varanasi, a city in India, has been hit by severe floods, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally seeking updates on the situation. The flooding has affected 29 villages and displaced 2,900 people, who are being evacuated to safer locations via boats. The Ganga river's water level, currently at 70.42 meters, is above the warning mark but below the danger level. The river has submerged lower ghat areas, forcing authorities to relocate cremations to higher ground and disrupt boat services at Dashashwamedh Ghat. District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar informed the Prime Minister about water levels, relief measures, and arrangements for affected families, including 61 flood relief camps. A flood control room and 21 flood outposts have been set up to monitor the situation and ensure prompt action. Additionally, essential resources, including flood relief kits, are being stocked, and health teams are prepared to address potential health issues arising from the floods.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}