After two days, Yamuna flows below warning level

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 19 2015 | 8:22 PM IST
Yamuna's water level today receded below the warning mark after flowing above it for past two days, a government official said today.
The water level in Yamuna was recorded at 203.84 meters at Old Yamuna Bride today.
The officials claim that situation is under control and water level is not expected to rise further.
Yesterday, officials recorded water level at 204.40 m, which was above the warning level but below the danger mark of 204.83 m.
The water level went to up to 204.26 m till 4 PM on Monday, which further went up to 204.68 m at night.
To take stock of the situation, Delhi's Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Gopal Rai inspected the Old Yamuna iron bridge and other adjacent low-lying areas on Monday.
Government has also kept several boats on the riverside and divers and boatmen have been deployed to deal with any emergency situation.
A close watch is being maintained on the flood situation in capital.
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First Published: Aug 19 2015 | 8:22 PM IST

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