UP's Prayagraj partially submerged as rivers swell; see pics

Water levels of the River Ganga and River Yamuna continue to swell in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj and have submerged the low-lying areas around the Sangam Ghat and the roads surrounding it forcing people to flee to safe places.

The water level in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj continues to rise, inundating the low-lying areas in the holy city. Credit: PTI Photo

The water levels in the two rose suddenly rose after 5 lakh cusec water was released from the Kota barrage. Credit: PTI Photo

It is reported that the river was rising at a speed of four centimetres per hour. Credit: PTI Photo

Reportedly, the district administration has set up 99 flood control chowkis and initiated rescue and relief operations in the affected areas. Credit: PTI Photo

The rising waters of the Ganga River in Prayagraj also inundated the temples located on the banks of Sangam. Credit: PTI Photo

A submerged temple in the Daraganj area in Prayagraj. Credit: PTI Photo

Meanwhile, the administration has dismissed the bathing of people at the Ghats of Sangam beach amid the sudden rise in water flow. Credit: PTI Photo

People wade through a waterlogged road to shift their belongings following incessant monsoon rains, at a flood-hit residential colony in Prayagraj. Credit: PTI Photo

People rest in boats in the flood-hit Daraganj in Prayagraj. Credit: PTI Photo

Residents at a flooded area watch the water rise following monsoon rains, in Prayagraj. Credit: PTI Photo

Villagers load their motorcycles in a boat as they move to a safe place in Prayagraj. Credit: PTI Photo

A flood-affected area in the floodplains of Sangam in Prayagraj. Credit: PTI Photo

Villagers use a boat to commute at a flooded area after a rise in the water level of the Yamuna river following monsoon rains, in Prayagraj. Credit: PTI Photo

A priest offers prayers from a temple partially submerged in flood water, in Prayagraj. Credit: PTI Photo