Meanwhile, in other localities, the pollution levels were markedly higher, with the AQI crossing the 400 mark, placing it in the ‘severe’ category. Jahangipuri area hit AQI of 401, indicating a severe level, according to CPCB as of 7 am.

Varanasi has launched India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered water taxi, offering eco-friendly travel between Namo Ghat and Ravidas Ghat.

The private bus, carrying around 35 passengers, overturned on the ghat road in the early hours of Friday. The passengers were travelling from Bhadrachalam to Annavaram after offering prayers at the Bhadrachalam temple.