LUCKNOW/PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 9 -- Water levels of rivers in Uttar Pradesh rose following heavy rainfall in several parts of the state and neighbouring Uttarakhand, with the Ghaghra, Ganga and Sharda flowing above the danger level in Barabanki, Kaushambi and Lakhimpur Kheri, respectively, according to the Central Water Commission (CWC).

The CWC issued a warning over the rising water levels. The Yamuna was showing an increasing trend in Mathura, while the Ganga level was rising in Hapur, Farrukhabad, Budaun, Bulandshahr and Fatehpur. The Ghaghra was also rising in Ballia and Ayodhya, while the Son was rising in Varanasi and the Hindon in Gautam Buddha Nagar. The rivers in these districts remained below the danger level.

In Prayagraj, continuou...