Rishikesh: Amid the torrential rains in Uttarakhand, the water level of the Ganga River in Rishikesh witnessed a surge on Sunday.
As the water level of the river reached the Triveni Ghat Aarti Sthal, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) issued an alert for travellers and warned them to avoid staying at the ghats at night.
Lokjeet, Superintendent of Police (Rural), Dehradun, said that the police are in constant touch with the administration and that the people residing near the river banks have been displaced.
"The rise in the water level was earlier predicted. We are in constant contact with the administration and concerned departments. The police are also taking preventive actions. People living near the River bank have been displaced. Efforts are being made to stop people from visiting the river banks", said Lokjeet.
The Meteorological Centre in Uttarakhand has predicted heavy rainfall over several parts of the state until July 10. (with Agency inputs)
