Rivers in many districts are in spate and evacuation has been ordered in vast parts of low-lying areas in eastern parts of the state
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Ghaghra's water have entered many villages in Mau, Azamgarh and Ballia. Ganga river in Ballia and Sai River in Jaunpur are also in spate and are endangering a large population living on the banks, an official told IANS. The Rapta bridge has collapsed in Kerakat in Jaunpur, wrecking havoc in nearby areas. More than a dozen villages in Bairiya tehsil of Ballia are also inundated.
The water level in the Gomti river is also rising. Low-lying areas in Allahabad have been submerged after heavy rains and gushing waters of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna. More rains have been predicted in the state in the next 48-hours till Thursday.
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