DEHRADUN: The water level of river Ganga at Gangotri rose following heavy rainfall in parts of the state, said the district administration on Wednesday.
Also, parts of a mountain near the Gangotri Dham fell in the river leading to the rise in the water level, added the district administration.
Meanwhile, due to the heavy rainfall, the water level of the Bean river on Rishikesh-Cheela road also rose that led to the loss of communication with the 80 villages located in the vicinity of the river.
The India Meteorological Department predicted a few spells of rains or thunderstorms for the Dehradun on Wednesday.
"Generally cloudy sky with a few spells of rain or thundershowers for the city," IMD predicted.
Amid heavy rainfall, the rise in the water level of the Kempty falls at Mussorie was also seen on Wednesday.
(With inputs from ANI)
