CHAMOLI: Chamoli Police on Sunday urged devotees to avoid going near the Alaknanda River in Badrinath Dham due to rising water levels.

In a post on X, Chamoli Police wrote that the water level in the Alaknanda River had increased rapidly due to sudden rainfall.

"Important Information. Currently, the weather is unstable. Due to sudden rainfall, the water level of the Alaknanda River in Shri Badrinath Dham is increasing rapidly. Devotees are requested to avoid going near the river. Please be careful. Your safety, our priority," the post read.