Rudraprayag, July 6 -- The Namami Ghat in Rudraprayag has been completely submerged following a rise in the water level of the Alaknanda River due to continuous heavy rainfall in the upper reaches of Uttarakhand's Garhwal region, officials said on Monday.

According to the district administration, persistent rainfall in the upper Himalayan region has led to a steady rise in the Alaknanda River's water level. The river is flowing with a strong current, while the water has turned highly turbid due to the heavy inflow.

Officials said the Alaknanda River's water level was recorded at 622.90 metres above mean sea level (MSL) on Monday.

Following the situation, the district administration, Disaster Management Department and the Municipal Coun...