India, Sept. 1 -- Delhi received fresh rains on Monday, even as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of more rains in the capital. The above-normall rainfall has led to a flood-like situation in the Yamuna floodplain and the Old Railway Bridge is set to be shu from Tuesday.

The Delhi authorities have advised people in the Yamuna floodplain to move to safety as the water level of the river here rose steadily and is predicted to reach the evacuation mark of 206 metres by Tuesday evening.

The government announced that the Old Railway Bridge over the Yamuna River will be closed to traffic from tomorrow evening. The measures come as over 29,000 cusecs of water will be released from the Hathnikund Barrage.

As of 12 noon Monday, ...