Ghats go under water in Varanasi, cremations take place on streets, terraces
Area from the Assi Ghat to the Namo Ghat are completely submerged, forcing bodies coming for last rites at Harishchandra Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat to be be cremated either on the nearby streets or on terraces. Due to the space constraint, there is a long queue for cremation.