Water level in Yamuna crosses 'warning mark'

New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): The water level of Yamuna River on Monday morning was flowing at 204.70 meters, higher than the warning mark at 204.50 meters, after the release of huge amount of water from Hathni Kund barrage in Haryana. The "danger mark" is 205.33 meters. The Delhi government has issued order from the evacuation of people from low-lying areas and civil volunteers have been deployed for rescue operations. While speaking to ANI, a Civil Defence Officer said, "We have deployed forces. Our department is ready for rescue operations. We got to know that water has been released from Hathni Kund barrage. We will ensure that people shift to safer places."