Ujjain, Aug. 28 -- Temples situated on the banks of River Shipra at Ram Ghat in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district submerged as the water level of the river rises following continuous rainfall in the region.

The rising water level of the river coincided with Rishi Panchami, a Hindu religious observance, drawing a large number of devotees to take a holy dip. The heavy inflow of pilgrims raised concerns for the administration, prompting the deployment of adequate security personnel at the ghats to ensure safety.

State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Jawan Devendra Singh told ANI, "Due to heavy rainfall, the water level of the Shipra river has risen today. The water level is approximately 2-3 feet at the small bridge located on the river. Due...