Yamuna River Threatens Delhi with Rising Water Levels
The Yamuna River in Delhi surpassed its warning level, reaching 204.88 metres at Old Railway Bridge. Officials have alerted agencies to brace for potential floods due to continuous water discharge from Haryana's Hathnikund barrage, which peaked at 61,000 cusecs. Evacuation protocols activate at 206 metres.

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The water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi surged past the warning level, attaining 204.88 metres at the Old Railway Bridge on Thursday, officials confirmed.
An alert has been issued to relevant agencies, urging precautionary measures against possible flooding, following heavy water discharge from Haryana's Hathnikund barrage exceeding 50,000 cusecs, peaking at 61,000 cusecs.
Observations highlight the critical monitoring of river flow at the Old Railway Bridge, as displacement measures activate at 206 metres, marking an imminent threat.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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