Yamuna may hit danger mark in Delhi, central agency warns of floods

The Delhi government on Sunday issued an advisory warning that the Yamuna River’s water level could rise above the danger mark in the next two days.

According to the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, the river is expected to cross the 206-metre danger level by 2 am on August 19, and the situation is being closely monitored.

Officials said the situation is being closely monitored, with all relevant agencies instructed to take precautionary measures as rising water levels could trigger a flood-like situation.