Yamuna water level rises close to evacuation mark in Delhi
NEW DELHI, Aug 19 (PTI) The water level in Yamuna river at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge reached 205.79 metres, slightly short of the 206-metre evacuation level, at 8 am on Tuesday.
The water level in the river had touched 205.55 metres on Monday afternoon, breaching the danger mark of 205.33 metres and has been increasing since then.
Officials said the situation is being closely monitored and all the agencies concerned have been asked to take precautionary measures to handle flood-like situation.
