Ayodhya, Aug. 6 -- The level of the Saryu River in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya rose above the danger mark on Wednesday due to the heavy rainfall, Assistant In-Charge of Central Water Commission Ayodhya, Aman Rai Singh, said.

Assistant In-Charge of CWC Ayodhya, Aman Rai Singh, told ANI, "Currently, the Saryu River is flowing above the danger mark, and the water level is continuously rising. Constant monitoring is being carried out. Due to continuous rainfall in the hills, the water level in the river is rising."

Residential areas in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi were flooded as the water level of the River Ganga rose on Wednesday following incessant heavy rainfall in the city, causing problems for residents.

A resident, Mandakini Prakash, said t...