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Uttar Pradesh
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Odisha
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Karnataka
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Sikkim
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Detailed explanation-1: -It originates at Phulpur in the Prayagraj district and merges into the Ganges near Sarai Mohana in the Varanasi district. The 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) stretch between Sarai Mohana and Sadar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is prone to flooding. The name ‘Varanasi’ is originated from the name of two rivers, Varuna and Assi.
Detailed explanation-2: -of the Varuna river basin in Uttar Pradesh, India The Varuna river system takes its headwaters from the areas surrounding Umran and Dain ‘tals’ (shallow, large depressions/basins) but not from the west of Mau Aima town as has been previously reported.
Detailed explanation-3: -The area under study, approximately 33 km of river Varuna, lies in district Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Ganga river mainly passes through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Then it goes across the Indian border into Bangladesh where it merges with the Brahmaputra.