New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Persistent rainfall across Uttarakhand pushed several major rivers, including the Alaknanda, Mandakini and Bhagirathi, to warning and danger levels on Thursday, prompting authorities to step up disaster preparedness, suspend schools in three districts and issue public safety advisories.

According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), the Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag was flowing at its danger level of 627 metres at 6 am and continued to rise. The Mandakini River reached 626.20 metres at 7 am, exceeding its danger mark of 626 metres by 0.20 metres.

The Bhagirathi River at Devprayag was recorded at the warning level of 462 metres with water levels increasing steadily. Meanwhile, the Raisi (Banganga) River in Haridwa...