Yamuna crosses danger mark CM urges people to evacuate

• Monday | 19th August, 2019

NEW DELHI: Yamuna was flowing at 205.36 metres, just above the danger mark of 205.33 metres, a Delhi government official said on Monday. A portion of the Nigambodh Ghat in east Delhi was flooded on Monday as the Yamuna river breached the danger mark in Delhi in the evening, officials said. The Old Iron Bridge over Yamuna was aslo closed for traffic movement due to raised water level in the river, officials said. Earlier in the day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that Haryana released 8.28 lakh cusecs of water on Sunday evening and excess water will reach Delhi within 36 to 72 hours. He appealed to those staying in the floodplains of Yamuna to evacuate and shift to the tents set up by the Delhi Government.