India, Aug. 6 -- Several rivers in Uttarakhand, including the Alaknanda, Mandakini and Bhagirathi, were flowing at or above warning and danger levels on Thursday following continuous rainfall, prompting authorities to issue alerts, suspend schools in three districts and ask officials to remain on high alert.

According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), the Alaknanda at Rudraprayag was flowing at the danger level of 627 metres at 6 am and rising, while the Mandakini was recorded at 626.20 metres at 7 am, 0.20 metres above its danger level of 626 metres.

The Bhagirathi at Devprayag was flowing at the warning level of 462 metres and rising, while the Raisi (Banganga) river in Haridwar was recorded at 230.09 metres, 0.09 metres above th...