Rishikesh, July 28 -- Continuous rainfall in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand's Garhwal division has now started impacting the Ganga River in Rishikesh. At Triveni Ghat, the Ganga is flowing with a strong current.

According to officials of the Central Water Commission in Rishikesh, although the river is in spate, its water level is still around 50 centimetres below the warning mark.

In view of the rising water level, personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Jal Police, and the Disaster Relief Team jointly appealed to devotees, local residents, and tourists at all major ghats in Rishikesh, Muni Ki Reti, and Laxman Jhula to immediately vacate the riverbanks and move to safer locations.

Using loudhailers, officials warned ...