Prayagraj, Sept. 13 -- The water levels of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers continued to recede for the third consecutive day on Saturday, though the rate of decline remained slower than on previous occasions. With floodwaters entering several localities for the fifth time in six weeks, thick layers of dirt and sludge have been left behind in lanes and on roads-posing a renewed challenge for both the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) and local residents.

As of 4 pm on Saturday, the Yamuna's water level in Naini stood at 82.97 metres. The Ganga was recorded at 83.46 metres in Phaphamau and 82.52 metres in Chhatnag.

In response to the repeated submergence of cremation ghats-disrupting the cremation of bodies-PMC corporator Kamlesh Singh ha...