Sambhal District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya told ANI that the district administration is on alert and has established 16 flood control posts, as well as identified 13 shelter homes in the affected areas

"We have established 16 flood control posts and identified 13 shelter homes in these areas. The tender process for flood relief kits has also been completed. We are on alert," he added

Despite the surge in the water level, devotees continued following the rituals related to the holy Shravan month 

Meanwhile, in Prayagraj, too, the river's water level continued to rise. Several houses were inundated as water entered the lower regions of the city

In Varanasi, the Manikarnika Ghat was completely submerged, while a nearby temple was inundated. Similarly, Ram Ghat in Prayagraj went underwater as the river continued to swell