AGRA, Sept. 10 -- The water level in Yamuna recorded a slow but steady decline in Mathura, though it remained above the danger mark of 166 meters, standing at 167.43 meters at 3 pm on Tuesday. In Agra, however, the level stayed constant after having crossed the danger level.

Mathura saw some respite after the discharge from Hathini Kund in Yamuna Nagar (Haryana) and Okhla Barrage in Delhi was stopped. However, the Gokul Barrage in Mathura continued releasing water, with 1,52,658 cubic meters discharged by 4 pm on Tuesday.

The day began with the Yamuna's water level at 167.54 meters at 8 am on Tuesday at Prayag Ghat in Mathura, which later receded to 167.41 meters at 6 pm, bringing relief to agencies engaged in relief operations.

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