Heavy to moderate rain has triggered rise in the level of several seasonal rivers in western Uttar Pradesh. About half a dozen villages in Jyotibula Phule Nagar have become flood affected due to release of 2 Lakh Cusecs of water from Haridwar Barrage. Rainfed rivers in Saharanpur are also in spate due to heavy rain in Shivalik range. Around 5 Lakh Cusecs of water has been released from Valmiki Nagar barrage. It is expected to reach eastern UP in next 24 hours.Meanwhile, the relief work is going on in flood affected villages of Gonda and Barabanki.