New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday visited the ITO Barrage to inspect the situation as the water level of the Yamuna River is flowing above the danger level following heavy rainfall.

Verma assured Delhi residents that there is no need to panic about possible flooding.

He also said the water-holding capacity of the Yamuna River has been increased over the past six months, and there will be no flood in the city.

Speaking to ANI, Parvesh Verma said, "There is no need for the people of Delhi to panic. We guarantee that there will be no flood. We have increased the water-holding capacity of the Yamuna River over the last six months. Everyone is safe."

Meanwhile, the water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi cros...