In the National Capital Delhi, the water level of the Yamuna River continues to remain above the danger level mark.
The water level which was recorded at 207.35 metres earlier this morning, has been above the danger mark amidst moderate to heavy rainfall in the national capital for the past few days. As a preventive measure, people residing in the low-lying areas nearby have been shifted to relief camps set up near Mayur Vihar Phase-1 and other safer locations.
The Yamuna River at Signature Bridge flowed above the danger level at 7 am on Friday, following incessant rainfall in Delhi NCR.
The warning mark for the Yamuna in Delhi is 204.5 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres. Evacuations are carried out once the level reaches 206 metres.
At 7 am on Friday, the water level at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge stood at 207.33 metres at 7 am. According to official data, the level stood at 207.35 metres at 6 am.
However, the water level in the Yamuna river at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge receded to 207.31 metres at 8 am on Friday.
Despite a slight decline, the Yamuna continues to flow above the danger level. Officials said the water is likely to recede further during the day.
