Ambala, Aug. 29 -- Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Friday inspected the rising water level of Tangri river in Ambala Cantonment and directed the district administration to make announcements urging residents living within the river area to move to safer locations.

In the morning, the water level of Tangri river crossed the danger mark. Around 30,000 cusecs of water flows the river, posing as a threat to people living in low-lying areas.

Taking note of the situation, Minister Anil Vij personally inspected the surrounding areas and issued necessary directions to the district administration.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, Anil Vij said that heavy rainfall in the hills had brought a surge of water into Tangri river.

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