New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- In a relief to the Capital's residents, the Yamuna's water level - which had neared the danger mark early on Friday - began receding in the morning and has been falling steadily since, according to the Central Water Commission (CWC). It is expected to drop below the warning level by Saturday morning.

CWC data showed the river peaked at 205.15 metres at 3am on Friday, dipping slightly to 205.13 metres at 5am and further to 205.02 metres by noon. By 8pm on Friday, it had fallen to 204.49m. The commission has forecast a continued decline to around 204.5 metres - just under the warning threshold - by Saturday morning.

Flood levels in Delhi are tracked from the Old Railway Bridge gauge: the warning level is 204.50 metres...