India, Sept. 9 -- The Yamuna continued its slow retreat on Monday, with the river flowing at 205.14 metres late in the evening - just below the danger level of 205.33m - a day after finally dipping beneath the red mark.

At 10pm on Monday, it fell to 205.09m.

Delhi traffic police on Monday evening announced that the Old Iron Bridge has once again been opened for traffic. The bridge was closed for traffic movement on September 2 in wake of rising river levels.

According to Central Water Commission (CWC) forecasts, the river is following a steady declining trend and is expected to reach 204.95m by 8am Tuesday.

Data from the Old Railway Bridge showed water levels at 205.31m at 11pm Sunday, 205.24m at 6am Monday and 205.19m by 5pm. Delhi's...