AGRA, July 31 -- : The Chambal river has crossed the danger mark in the eastern part of Agra district, creating a flood threat for nearby rural areas. On Thursday, the river was flowing at 133 metres, three metres above the danger level of 130 metres. People living in villages near the river have been moved to safer places. The situation is being closely monitored by the administration.

Heavy rains in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have caused a rise in the water level of the Chambal river. The release of water from the Kota Barrage and Banas Dam in Rajasthan has further increased the flow. Hemant Kumar Bind, the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of Bah, said, "The river is flowing above danger level in the Pinahat area. As pe...