Varanasi sits directly on the banks of the Ganges in eastern Uttar Pradesh, and the city’s famous riverside ghats are periodically submerged when monsoon rainfall across the wider Ganges basin, not just locally, pushes river levels up between July and September. Because the river’s response to distant upstream rain can lag by a day or more, radar coverage across the broader basin is often more useful for anticipating ghat flooding than local rainfall alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Varanasi right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Varanasi, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Varanasi rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Varanasi?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Uttar Pradesh are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Varanasi or pass by.
Is this Varanasi rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.