The Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department and the Haridwar district administration are keeping a close watch on the river, while flood outposts along the Ganga have been placed on alert. Haridwar: Continuous heavy rainfall across the hill and plain regions of Uttarakhand has pushed the Ganga River close to its warning level in Haridwar, prompting authorities to activate flood preparedness measures and closely monitor the rising water level. Officials warned that if rainfall persists, the river could swell further, increasing the risk of flooding in low-lying areas of Haridwar and downstream riverside regions of Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department and the Haridwar district administration are keeping a close watch on the river, while flood outposts along the Ganga have been placed on alert. UP Irrigation Department (Headworks) Sub-Divisional Officer Bharat Bhushan said the Ganga's water level was recorded at 292.55 metres on Thursday afternoon, just 45 centimetres below the warning level of 293 metres.