India, Sept. 9 -- New Delhi

Around 2,500 residents of low-lying areas in west Delhi, chiefly Jharoda Kalan and Geetanjali Enclave, continue to remain stranded even as the Yamuna water levels have receded, as their localities continue to grapple with inundation due to a breach of the Mungeshpur drain, a sub-drain of the Najafgarh drain, five days ago.

Indra Kumar, a resident, said that while the water level has decreased, sludge and contamination are hindering residents from moving back and the situation will persist for a week. "Since the water level is not going down drastically, I have rented a room nearby; I will go back when things become normal," he said.

Kumar said that a portion of the embankment is yet to be fixed and living co...