New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Yamuna River is flowing above the danger mark after all 18 gates of Hathinikund Barrage in Haryana's Yamunanagar were opened on Sunday due to rising water level after continuous rain.

The visuals of the river at Delhi's ITO show the water crossing the danger mark. This has raised concern among the authorities.

Earlier, all the 18 gates of Hathinikund Barrage were opened after 1.78 lakh cusec of water came into the river due to heavy rainfall, resulting in a rise in the water level.

Vijay Garg, Executive Engineer of the Irrigation Department, said, "1.78 lakh cusec of water has come into the river after the recent rainfall. This is the highest water level of this season."

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