PRAYAGRAJ, July 19 -- The water levels of the Ganga and the Yamuna have been rising steadily over the past week, prompting authorities to maintain round-the-clock monitoring, though officials said the situation remains under control. According to the irrigation department, the Ganga at Phaphamau has risen by nearly 1.26 metres over the past four days, while the Yamuna has recorded an increase of around 33 centimetres during the same period. However, officials said the rate of the rise has slowed over the past 24 hours. Data recorded at 8 am on Saturday showed the Yamuna's water level at Naini at 73.93 metres, registering a rise of 12 centimetres from the previous day. At Chhatnag, the river was recorded at 73.55 metres, reflecting an increase of 9 centimetres during the same period. Irrigation department executive engineer RK Singh said that despite the consistent increase in river levels, there is currently no cause for concern. "All embankments are secure, and river levels are being monitored round the clock to ensure a timely response to any change in conditions. While rainfall is occurring across Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, its intensity has been lower this year compared to last year," he said. Singh added that although river levels are rising steadily, current trends do not indicate a repeat of last year's situation, when the rivers crossed the 80-metre mark by the third week of July....