Skandapurana 16.34.22

16.34.22

yasmādanena prathamā āpo bhakṣyā na tatragāḥ ..
prāṇinastanna bhetavyaṃ bhavadbhistu mamājñayā .. 22 ..

Since the waters are first to be devoured by him, not the creatures
dwelling in them, therefore you must not fear, by my command.”