In Varanasi, the fog started forming in the morning and evening, and the cold increased. The water level of the Ganges decreased, and the cleaning of the ghats intensified ahead of Dev Deepawali.

Varanasi is experiencing a slight chill in the morning. The city and surrounding rural areas are experiencing fog in the mornings and evenings. The temperature was recorded at 28 degrees Celsius on Monday morning. The wind speed was 3 km per hour and the humidity was 71%. Meanwhile, the city's AQI was recorded at 105, which falls in the moderate category. On the other hand, despite the decline in the water level of the Ganges, the ghats have not yet regained their usual vibrancy. The silt, mud, and