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A dramatic flooding scene unfolds at Nigambodh Ghat, one of the oldest cremation grounds situated along the Yamuna River. The entire area is submerged under murky brown floodwater, rising to nearly knee level for a lone individual carefully wading along the edge of the road. The iconic entrance arch, painted in yellow and red, features a statue of Lord Shiva seated in a meditative pose, now standing as a solemn witness to the extreme monsoon conditions. A blue signboard in Hindi marks the historic site, partially surrounded by rising water. Dense green trees line both sides of the flooded road, their trunks partially submerged, while tall streetlights emerge from the waterlogged surroundings. The overcast grey sky adds to the intensity of the moment, reflecting the harsh impact of seasonal
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