PRAYAGRAJ, July 19 -- : The water levels of rivers Ganga and Yamuna rose sharply again on Friday, crossing 82 metres for the first time in two decades. According to the Flood Control Room, Ganga rose by 83 cm at Chatnag and 33 cm at Phaphamau, while Yamuna increased by 45 cm in Naini within 24 hours.

By 4pm, Ganga was at 82.13 metres in Phaphamau and 81.72 metres in Chatnag, while Yamuna touched 82.12 metres in Naini.

Floodwaters entered nearly 200 villages and 15 low-lying areas of the city, including Bada Baghada, Chhota Baghada, Salori, Mehandauri, Karelabagh, Dariyabad, and Nevada. About 10 to 15 lakh people are believed to be affected. Entire Mahakumbh City and the Bade Hanuman Temple were submerged again, with water entering the t...