Water Level At Parmarth Niketan In Ganga Ghat Drops: See Before, After Pics Of Nearly Submerged Shiva Statue

The water level of the Ganga River flowing through Uttarakhand's Rishikesh dropped slightly on Wednesday morning.

After heavy rainfall lashed Uttarakhand in the last few days, the water level of the Ganga River coursing through Rishikesh witnessed an alarming rise. The earlier visuals shared by ANI showed the increase in water, nearly submerging the Lord Shiva statue in the holy town.

However, the latest clip posted by the news agency on Twitter shows has substantially dropped. Here, we bring you before and after photos and videos of the Lord Shiva.

#WATCH | Uttarakhand | Water level at Parmarth Niketan - Ganga Ghat slightly decreases. Latest visuals from the location. pic.twitter.com/dgCYumqk5q

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 16, 2023

The majority of the rivers within the state have surged past their banks as a result of the continuous rainfall. The regions of Rudraprayag, Srinagar, and Devprayag, specifically along the Mandakini River, experienced substantial downpours, causing the water levels in these areas to surpass dangerous limits, as reported by the disaster control room.

The idol of Lord Shiva partially submerged at Parmarth Niketan Ghat due to rising water level of #Ganga, in #Rishikesh. pic.twitter.com/pVS0c7wyNJ

— సందీప్ ఎరుకల Sandeep Erukala (@Esandeep97) August 14, 2023

The incessant rainfall that led to cloudbursts, landslides, and road obstructions, has killed 60 people in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

#WATCH | Rise in water level of river Ganga in Rishikesh due to heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/ghdSjc6FVs

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 14, 2023

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall for Wednesday in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, as well as various regions in the east, northeast, central, west, and south of India. Additionally, the weather agency has predicted thunderstorms and lightning across portions of northwest India.