Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Yogi Adityanath to Review Varanasi Flood Situation Today
Varanasi is facing flooding, with water levels rising in parts of the city.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit the city on Saturday.
He will look at the flooded areas from the air.
He will then review how officials are helping affected people.
The district administration is carrying out relief and rescue work.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi previously asked officials to make sure people receive necessary help.
He also reviewed facilities at relief camps.
Officials were told to keep watching the floods and arrange more supplies if needed.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to visit Varanasi on Saturday to assess the flood situation.
He will conduct an aerial survey of flood-affected areas to evaluate the extent of flooding.
The chief minister is expected to arrive in Varanasi at around 5:00 p.m. and review relief operations.
District officials are providing assistance and relief to residents affected by rising water levels.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier spoke with Varanasi Mayor Ashok Tiwari and District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar about the response.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with local district officials; Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also reviewed the situation.
- What
- A review of flooding, relief operations, rescue measures and assistance for affected residents.
- When
- Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to visit on Saturday and arrive at around 5:00 p.m.; Modi spoke with officials earlier on Thursday.
- Where
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, including flood-affected areas and relief camps.
- Why
- To assess the extent of flooding and ensure affected people receive timely relief and necessary facilities.
- Visiting official
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Scheduled arrival
- Around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday
- Planned assessment
- An aerial survey of flood-affected areas
- Review focus
- Relief, rescue operations and assistance for affected residents
- Earlier review
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Varanasi Mayor Ashok Tiwari and District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar on Thursday
- Administrative directive
- Officials were instructed to provide relief on a war footing and arrange additional supplies if required