Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Ganga Floods Patna Cremation Grounds as India Faces Heavy Rain
The Ganga River is rising in Patna, India.
Water that was near the river steps has spread into cremation grounds.
This is making it harder for families to perform last rites for loved ones.
Floodwater has also reached roads in several neighborhoods.
In some places, water has entered people’s homes.
Weather officials warned that more rain could fall across parts of India.
They also warned about thunderstorms and lightning.
The heavy rain is expected to continue through the weekend.
The Ganga’s rising water level flooded cremation grounds in Patna, Bihar.
Floodwaters made last rites difficult for families arriving at the river.
Water reached roads in several Patna areas, including Malsalami, Didarganj and Chowk.
Flooding also entered homes in some areas, according to PTI-reported visuals.
The India Meteorological Department forecast rain, thunderstorms and lightning across parts of India through the weekend.
- Who
- Residents and families in Patna, along with people affected by flooding across India.
- What
- Rising Ganga waters flooded Patna cremation grounds, roads and some homes, while weather officials forecast more severe rain.
- When
- The flooding and warning were reported on Friday; intense rain is expected to continue through the weekend.
- Where
- Patna and surrounding areas in Bihar, including several ghats and neighborhoods; rainfall was forecast across parts of India.
- Why
- The Ganga’s water level rose, while a weather system prompted the India Meteorological Department to warn of rain, thunderstorms and lightning.
- River affected
- Ganga
- Main city affected
- Patna, Bihar
- Flood impacts
- Cremation grounds, roads and some homes were inundated
- Reported locations
- Malsalami, Didarganj, Chowk and areas around Gaighat, among others
- Weather warning
- Isolated to widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning across parts of India
- Expected duration
- Intense spells of rain were forecast to continue through the weekend
- Source cited
- Press Trust of India reported the flooding details