Disturbing visuals from flood-hit Prayagraj have gone viral on social media. The videos capture the human toll of the rising waters as the Ganga and Yamuna rivers breach their danger levels. Among the most gut-wrenching clips is a video from the Chhota Baghara locality. Here, a couple wading through chest-deep water while holding their infant high above their heads to keep the child safe has gone viral.
The clip, which has drawn widespread attention, highlights the growing desperation of residents across the holy city. Submerged homes, floating garbage, and streets turned into rivers illustrate the grim reality for many living in low-lying areas.
Parents Carry Baby Overhead
On the night of August 2, residents in Chhota Baghara awoke to a frightening scene, floodwater creeping into their homes with alarming speed. Many were forced to abandon their belongings in a rush to reach higher ground.
Its very shameful to see this…#prayagraj pic.twitter.com/s6rwOX5iJW
— Priya Saroj (@PriyaSarojMP) August 3, 2025
One particularly emotional moment, now circulating widely online, shows a man carrying his newborn aloft while another family member helps the baby’s mother by carrying her through the water. With official help unavailable at the time, the family’s cautious march through submerged streets stirred both admiration and concern. Eyewitnesses offered silent prayers, muttering, “Ganga Maiya, have mercy.”
Public Spaces and Services Disrupted
The floods have not spared even sacred spaces. Temples are under water, and even Rasulabad Ghat, a key site for cremation rites, has been closed due to inundation.
In residential areas, homes are either partially or fully submerged, and streets are no longer navigable. Public transport and movement have come to a standstill. Rescue teams have found it challenging to reach every corner as the situation remains critical.
District-Wide Impact Across Uttar Pradesh
According to state government data, 402 villages in 37 tehsils across 17 districts have been impacted, affecting more than 84,000 residents. The worst-hit districts include Prayagraj, Varanasi, Chitrakoot, Ballia, and Lakhimpur Kheri.
More than 3,000 people have been moved to temporary relief camps. Emergency services, including 12 boats and multiple teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), have been deployed for rescue and relief operations.
Sub-Inspector’s Videos Go Viral Amid Crisis
In a different kind of viral moment, UP sub-inspector Chandradeep Nishad, who serves as a personal security officer to an Allahabad High Court judge, shared a video of himself diving headfirst into floodwaters outside his house. A former national swimmer, Nishad posted the clip with a warning: “Do not attempt this. I am a trained professional.”
