Ganga River in Rishikesh in spate after rains; tourists asked to move

Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand's Garhwal region has caused the Ganga River in Rishikesh to swell.

The river is flowing 50 cm below the danger mark, prompting high alert from authorities.

Increased water release from Srinagar and Tehri dams has exacerbated the dangerous currents.

Authorities, including the SDRF, have asked tourists and people to vacate riverbanks.