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Situation in Jabalia - Gaza Strip

With water networks destroyed and infrastructure collapsed, children now bear the weight of daily survival. They carry heavy water containers across rubble-filled streets, a scene that reflects the harsh conditions and deep suffering civilians endure in the Strip, on November 4, 2025. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation in Jabalia - Gaza Strip

With water networks destroyed and infrastructure collapsed, children now bear the weight of daily survival. They carry heavy water containers across rubble-filled streets, a scene that reflects the harsh conditions and deep suffering civilians endure in the Strip, on November 4, 2025. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation in Jabalia - Gaza Strip

With water networks destroyed and infrastructure collapsed, children now bear the weight of daily survival. They carry heavy water containers across rubble-filled streets, a scene that reflects the harsh conditions and deep suffering civilians endure in the Strip, on November 4, 2025. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation in Jabalia - Gaza Strip

With water networks destroyed and infrastructure collapsed, children now bear the weight of daily survival. They carry heavy water containers across rubble-filled streets, a scene that reflects the harsh conditions and deep suffering civilians endure in the Strip, on November 4, 2025. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn harvest

19.09.2025, Kramatorsk. An autumn harvest scene, where freshly grown onions are being collected from the field. It reflects the seasonal tradition of gathering crops before winter. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / JÃ¤rva Teataja

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Autumn harvest

19.09.2025, Kramatorsk. An autumn harvest scene, where freshly grown onions are being collected from the field. It reflects the seasonal tradition of gathering crops before winter. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / JÃ¤rva Teataja

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Autumn harvest

19.09.2025, Kramatorsk. An autumn harvest scene, where freshly grown onions are being collected from the field. It reflects the seasonal tradition of gathering crops before winter. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / JÃ¤rva Teataja

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Autumn harvest

19.09.2025, Kramatorsk. An autumn harvest scene, where freshly grown onions are being collected from the field. It reflects the seasonal tradition of gathering crops before winter. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / JÃ¤rva Teataja

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Damascus International Fair - Syria

A Syrian puppeteer entertains children at the Damascus International Fair by imitating the role of the “Hakawati,” a traditional storyteller, while using hand puppets. The performance reflects Syria’s cultural heritage and was part of activities organized for young visitors. September 3, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair - Syria

A Syrian puppeteer entertains children at the Damascus International Fair by imitating the role of the “Hakawati,” a traditional storyteller, while using hand puppets. The performance reflects Syria’s cultural heritage and was part of activities organized for young visitors. September 3, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair - Syria

A Syrian puppeteer entertains children at the Damascus International Fair by imitating the role of the “Hakawati,” a traditional storyteller, while using hand puppets. The performance reflects Syria’s cultural heritage and was part of activities organized for young visitors. September 3, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Women join the Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025. Their presence reflects the collective mourning for Imam Hussain and the deep religious devotion shared by the community. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A Kashmiri Shiite child holds a Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025, the seventh day of the Islamic holy month. The event, mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, reflects both religious devotion and political expression in a sensitive region Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A Kashmiri Shiite man carries a Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 4, 2025, the eighth day of the Islamic holy month. Part of the 10-day Ashura mourning period, the event commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Dressed in black, participants engage in chest-beating and recite elegies as expressions of grief and solidarity. The inclusion of political symbols like the Palestinian flag reflects the intersection of religious devotion and political sentiment in a region marked by heightened sensitivities and security measures. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanitarian Conditions Worsen in Gaza

Eighteen-year-old Taha Abu Libdeh lost his eyesight after being shot in the eye by an Israeli sniper while attempting to rescue a wounded person in Gaza on September 6, 2025. He was transferred to Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gaza Strip, where doctors, hindered by shortages of medicine and equipment under siege, were unable to save his vision. His case reflects the deepening humanitarian crisis, as thousands of young Palestinians face irreversible injuries and shattered futures amid the ongoing war. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanitarian Conditions Worsen in Gaza

Eighteen-year-old Taha Abu Libdeh lost his eyesight after being shot in the eye by an Israeli sniper while attempting to rescue a wounded person in Gaza on September 6, 2025. He was transferred to Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gaza Strip, where doctors, hindered by shortages of medicine and equipment under siege, were unable to save his vision. His case reflects the deepening humanitarian crisis, as thousands of young Palestinians face irreversible injuries and shattered futures amid the ongoing war. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanitarian Conditions Worsen in Gaza

Eighteen-year-old Taha Abu Libdeh lost his eyesight after being shot in the eye by an Israeli sniper while attempting to rescue a wounded person in Gaza on September 6, 2025. He was transferred to Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gaza Strip, where doctors, hindered by shortages of medicine and equipment under siege, were unable to save his vision. His case reflects the deepening humanitarian crisis, as thousands of young Palestinians face irreversible injuries and shattered futures amid the ongoing war. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanitarian Conditions Worsen in Gaza

Eighteen-year-old Taha Abu Libdeh lost his eyesight after being shot in the eye by an Israeli sniper while attempting to rescue a wounded person in Gaza on September 6, 2025. He was transferred to Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gaza Strip, where doctors, hindered by shortages of medicine and equipment under siege, were unable to save his vision. His case reflects the deepening humanitarian crisis, as thousands of young Palestinians face irreversible injuries and shattered futures amid the ongoing war. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanitarian Conditions Worsen in Gaza

Eighteen-year-old Taha Abu Libdeh lost his eyesight after being shot in the eye by an Israeli sniper while attempting to rescue a wounded person in Gaza on September 6, 2025. He was transferred to Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gaza Strip, where doctors, hindered by shortages of medicine and equipment under siege, were unable to save his vision. His case reflects the deepening humanitarian crisis, as thousands of young Palestinians face irreversible injuries and shattered futures amid the ongoing war. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanitarian Conditions Worsen in Gaza

Eighteen-year-old Taha Abu Libdeh lost his eyesight after being shot in the eye by an Israeli sniper while attempting to rescue a wounded person in Gaza on September 6, 2025. He was transferred to Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gaza Strip, where doctors, hindered by shortages of medicine and equipment under siege, were unable to save his vision. His case reflects the deepening humanitarian crisis, as thousands of young Palestinians face irreversible injuries and shattered futures amid the ongoing war. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanitarian Conditions Worsen in Gaza

Eighteen-year-old Taha Abu Libdeh lost his eyesight after being shot in the eye by an Israeli sniper while attempting to rescue a wounded person in Gaza on September 6, 2025. He was transferred to Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gaza Strip, where doctors, hindered by shortages of medicine and equipment under siege, were unable to save his vision. His case reflects the deepening humanitarian crisis, as thousands of young Palestinians face irreversible injuries and shattered futures amid the ongoing war. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

An old woman attends a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The event marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects ongoing grief and demands for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

An elder looks on as the crowd holds up posters of Armenians held in captivity in Azerbaijan during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The event marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects ongoing calls for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

An elderly man holding a sign of Asala attempts to walk through a police line during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects ongoing grief and demands for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

Girls crying and holding different photos of missing persons during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects ongoing grief and calls for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

Two women hugging each other and crying during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects deep grief and calls for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

Two women hugging each other and crying during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects deep grief and calls for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

Girls crying and holding different photos of missing persons during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects ongoing grief and calls for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

An elderly man holding a sign of Asala attempts to walk through a police line during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects ongoing grief and demands for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A man looks on with concern at his two injured boys in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake devastated the region. The scene reflects the deep personal toll of the disaster as families cope with loss and injury amid ongoing rescue efforts. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Malnourished Baby Highlights Gaza Crisis

(EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death and graphic content) A severely malnourished Palestinian baby lies on a blanket inside a shelter in Gaza on August 4, 2025, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in the territory. As conflict, blockade, and displacement persist, Gaza’s civilian population faces extreme shortages of food, medicine, and basic supplies. The baby’s frail condition reflects the widespread nutritional emergency gripping the enclave, where aid groups warn of rising child mortality due to hunger and lack of medical care. With hospitals overwhelmed and food distribution networks crippled, families struggle to care for their children under dire conditions. Ongoing hostilities have compounded the collapse of Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving many without access to clean water or electricity. Human rights organizations continue to call for urgent international intervention to allow safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The photo captures the quiet suffering of the most vulnerable, placing a human face on a gro

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Malnourished Baby Highlights Gaza Crisis

(EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death and graphic content) A severely malnourished Palestinian baby lies on a blanket inside a shelter in Gaza on August 4, 2025, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in the territory. As conflict, blockade, and displacement persist, Gaza’s civilian population faces extreme shortages of food, medicine, and basic supplies. The baby’s frail condition reflects the widespread nutritional emergency gripping the enclave, where aid groups warn of rising child mortality due to hunger and lack of medical care. With hospitals overwhelmed and food distribution networks crippled, families struggle to care for their children under dire conditions. Ongoing hostilities have compounded the collapse of Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving many without access to clean water or electricity. Human rights organizations continue to call for urgent international intervention to allow safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The photo captures the quiet suffering of the most vulnerable, placing a human face on a gro

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Malnourished Baby Highlights Gaza Crisis

(EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death and graphic content) A severely malnourished Palestinian baby lies on a blanket inside a shelter in Gaza on August 4, 2025, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in the territory. As conflict, blockade, and displacement persist, Gaza’s civilian population faces extreme shortages of food, medicine, and basic supplies. The baby’s frail condition reflects the widespread nutritional emergency gripping the enclave, where aid groups warn of rising child mortality due to hunger and lack of medical care. With hospitals overwhelmed and food distribution networks crippled, families struggle to care for their children under dire conditions. Ongoing hostilities have compounded the collapse of Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving many without access to clean water or electricity. Human rights organizations continue to call for urgent international intervention to allow safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The photo captures the quiet suffering of the most vulnerable, placing a human face on a gro

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Malnourished Baby Highlights Gaza Crisis

(EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death and graphic content) A severely malnourished Palestinian baby lies on a blanket inside a shelter in Gaza on August 4, 2025, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in the territory. As conflict, blockade, and displacement persist, Gaza’s civilian population faces extreme shortages of food, medicine, and basic supplies. The baby’s frail condition reflects the widespread nutritional emergency gripping the enclave, where aid groups warn of rising child mortality due to hunger and lack of medical care. With hospitals overwhelmed and food distribution networks crippled, families struggle to care for their children under dire conditions. Ongoing hostilities have compounded the collapse of Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving many without access to clean water or electricity. Human rights organizations continue to call for urgent international intervention to allow safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The photo captures the quiet suffering of the most vulnerable, placing a human face on a gro

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Malnourished Baby Highlights Gaza Crisis

(EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death and graphic content) A severely malnourished Palestinian baby lies on a blanket inside a shelter in Gaza on August 4, 2025, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in the territory. As conflict, blockade, and displacement persist, Gaza’s civilian population faces extreme shortages of food, medicine, and basic supplies. The baby’s frail condition reflects the widespread nutritional emergency gripping the enclave, where aid groups warn of rising child mortality due to hunger and lack of medical care. With hospitals overwhelmed and food distribution networks crippled, families struggle to care for their children under dire conditions. Ongoing hostilities have compounded the collapse of Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving many without access to clean water or electricity. Human rights organizations continue to call for urgent international intervention to allow safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The photo captures the quiet suffering of the most vulnerable, placing a human face on a gro

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Boatmen Navigate Flooded Yamuna Riverbank

Boatmen row a boat near a partially submerged helipad on the banks of the Yamuna River in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025, as water levels rise following days of heavy monsoon rains. Seasonal flooding along India's major rivers often disrupts infrastructure, submerges roads and low-lying areas, and forces local residents to adapt their routines. The partially flooded helipad illustrates the extent of the overflow, as water encroaches upon critical infrastructure. Small boats become an essential mode of transport and livelihood for those living along the riverbanks. The image reflects the resilience of communities in flood-prone regions, where annual monsoon patterns bring both vital water resources and the looming threat of displacement or property loss. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM