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Floodwaters from Tons and Mandakini raise Ganga and Yamuna levels in Prayagraj
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 02:32 PM
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Heavy rains have swollen the Tons and Mandakini rivers, pushing water into the Ganga and Yamuna and flooding low‑lying homes in Prayagraj district.
The tributaries Tons and Mandakini, which flow into the Ganga‑Yamuna basin, have risen sharply after continuous rainfall in the region. The surge of water from these feeder rivers is now evident in the main channels of the Ganga and Yamuna, raising their levels across Prayagraj district.
Residents of low‑lying neighborhoods reported that water has entered homes and streets, disrupting daily life and prompting temporary evacuations.
District officials have begun monitoring river gauges and have issued advisories for people living in flood‑prone zones to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel.
Meteorological services warn that further rain could sustain the high water levels, and authorities are prepared to deploy additional relief measures if the situation worsens.
Residents of low‑lying neighborhoods reported that water has entered homes and streets, disrupting daily life and prompting temporary evacuations.
District officials have begun monitoring river gauges and have issued advisories for people living in flood‑prone zones to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel.
Meteorological services warn that further rain could sustain the high water levels, and authorities are prepared to deploy additional relief measures if the situation worsens.