Continuous rainfall in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand’s Garhwal division has disrupted normal life, with water levels in several major rivers rising significantly. Authorities have intensified safety measures, advised people to stay away from riverbanks and begun shifting residents from vulnerable homes

Among the 30 conditions imposed by the police, organisers have been directed not to display any objectionable images, pictures or banners at the venue. They have also been made responsible for preventing any incident that could lead to a law-and-order situation