PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 24 -- Rising water levels in the Ganga over the past 24 hours have heightened flood concerns across low-lying areas in Prayagraj, particularly among university students in rented riverbank accommodations.

Although the pace of the rise slowed on Sunday and the Yamuna showed signs of stabilising, district authorities remain on high alert due to ongoing rainfall forecasts.

According to irrigation department officials, floodwaters from the Ken Betwa, and Chambal rivers continue to feed the Yamuna, while the swollen Tons river is driving increased flow into the Ganga. While neither river has crossed the danger mark of 84.73 meters, officials warned that fresh rainfall in upstream catchment areas could trigger another rapid ri...