Varanasi, Aug. 9 -- As monsoon rains lash several parts of the country, the water level of the rivers is on the rise. The water level in the Ganga River has reached closer to the danger mark in Varanasi, submerging the Namo Ghat in knee-deep water.

The Saryu River water level is also rising due to continuous rainfall in Ayodhya city.

Uttar Pradesh is facing continuous rainfall in several cities, causing waterlogging.

Earlier, all government, government-aided and private schools from pre-primary to Class eight in Lucknow district were closed on Friday due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging, according to a notice from the District Magistrate's office.

The District Magistrate's office said the decision was taken following continuous heav...