Prayagraj on flood watch as Ganga and Yamuna water levels continue to rise

Rising water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers have heightened flood concerns in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, after continuous monsoon rains in the upper catchment areas. Several riverbank locations, including the iconic Dashashwamedh Ghat, have been partially submerged, disrupting daily life and livelihoods.

Vendors along the ghats said the water level of the Ganges has risen by nearly five to six feet over the past three days, forcing priests, shopkeepers and street vendors to shift their businesses to higher ground as floodwaters continue to advance.