India, Sept. 2 -- Heavy rain and release of water from the Hathnikund Barrage in neighbouring Haryana has led to the Yamuna river in Delhi mostly flowing above the danger mark for days now, necessitating authorities to schedule stopping traffic and public movement near Loha Pull in the city from 5 pm on Tuesday.

The water level of the Yamuna river rose to 205.75 metres at the Loha Pull or also known as Delhi's Old Railway Bridge on Tuesday morning, crossing the danger mark of 205.33 metres, an official said.

While the warning mark for Delhi is 204.50 metres, the danger mark is 205.33 metres and evacuation of people starts at 206 metres.

The Old Railway Bridge over Yamuna in Delhi serves as a key observation point for tracking the river...