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Heavy rain raises Ganga water levels in Uttarakhand
India
First seen: Aug 30, 2026, 10:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 30, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Heavy rains have raised the Ganga’s water level in Rishikesh, prompting deployment of the State Disaster Response Force and water police at river ghats.
SO WHAT?
Rising river levels could threaten people near the river and require wider warnings or restrictions if flooding worsens.
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