Yamuna crosses danger mark yet again

NEW DELHI: Almost after two weeks since the water level of Yamuna receded, the river again started swelling up on Tuesday and has breached the danger mark to touch 205.15 meters. Delhi may witness a flood-like situation as 1,74,072 cusecs water were released from Haryana's Hathnikund barrage on Monday. On Tuesday, 48,716 cusecs of water were released from the barrage, officials said.

The water released from the barrage, which provides drinking water to Delhi, normally takes 72 hours to reach the city. Himachal Pradesh has been receiving heavy rainfall for the past few days due to which the Yamuna is in spate. The river had crossed the danger mark on July 28 after parts of northern India, including Delhi, witnessed heavy rains.