Prayagraj, July 1 -- Monsoon has arrived in India eight days before the expected time and moderate to heavy rainfall is experienced in many parts. Due to this water level increase in rivers and water logging is seen in several low-lying areas, putting the authorities on alert.

In Uttarakhand's Rishikesh, the water level of the Ganga river is rising, and teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police have issued appeals to the public to stay in safe areas as continuous rainfall has led to an increase in the water levels of the river.

In Rishikesh, the Ganga river is currently flowing just below the warning mark of 1.38 cm, following heavy rainfall.

Following this situation, rescue teams have been placed on alert. The...