New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Yamuna in Delhi crossed the danger level, reaching the mark of 205.36 metres at 2 pm on Monday at the Old Railway Bridge.
The warning mark for the river in the city is 204.50 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres, and evacuation of people starts at 206 metres.
Early morning the water level was recorded at 204.80 metres making it the second day when the level was above the warning mark. On Sunday at 7 pm the water level reached the mark of 204.60 metre.
According to the flood advisory issued by the Central Water Commission on Sunday, the Yamuna in Delhi is likely to reach 206 metres by Aug 19. Agencies including NDMA, NDRF, Delhi Jal Board, DMRC, MCD, PWD and Railways have been put on alert.
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