In a dramatic turn of events, the historic Hanuman temple in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh has been completely submerged by the swelling waters of the Saryu River.

The incident took place in the Surempur Diyarchal area of the Ballia district on August 27.

Visuals showed the temple crumbling down amidst the rapidly flowing water.

The temple, revered by locals for centuries, became engulfed as heavy monsoon rains caused the river to overflow. Ballia, a district in eastern Uttar Pradesh, is no stranger to floods, but the submersion of this ancient temple has sent shockwaves through the community.

The temple, located near the banks of the Saryu, has been a place of worship for generations. Devotees are now concerned about the fate of the sacred idol of Hanuman, which is said to have been submerged as well. Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely, but the high water levels have made it impossible to assess the extent of the damage.

Flooding in the region has been exacerbated by continuous heavy rainfall, leading to widespread displacement and damage. The Saryu River, which flows from the Himalayas into the Ganges, has a history of causing floods during the monsoon season. However, this year’s deluge has been particularly severe, raising concerns about the safety of other religious sites and communities along the riverbanks.