In Uttar Pradesh, several rivers are still in spate due to heavy and incessant rain in many districts of the state. While Ghaghra is receding in Barabanki, Gonda and Ayodhya, the level of Ganga and Yamuna have started rising at several places endangering nearby population. AIR Gorakhpur correspondent reports that the city life has been badly hit due to incessant rain in Varanasi and Allahabad. The rescue and relief operation is in full swing in 9 flood hit districts.