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 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