Prayagraj, July 3 -- : The rising water levels of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj have started affecting major infrastructure works. Construction on a six-lane bridge over the Ganga at Shringverpur Dham has been paused due to flooding.

The bridge, which is 1,200 metres long and has 22 supporting piers, is part of the Ram Van Gaman Path. On June 29, officials visited the site and saw that water had reached the base of five piers. By the next morning, the decision was taken to stop all work. Assistant engineer Amit Singh confirmed that by Tuesday, work had also stopped on six more piers.

Officials said that the construction work may remain halted for the next three months. They will carry out regular reviews to monitor the flood ...