India, Sept. 3 -- Consistent water flowing from the Yamuna River as a result of heavy rains left the streets of Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) flooded on Wednesday, disrupting the lives of those living in inundated areas.

The Yamuna River was flowing at 207 metres on Wednesday at 1 pm, which is the third-highest ever recorded.

Authorities evacuated people from low-lying areas and closed the Old Railway Bridge for traffic.

Over 14,000 people have been evacuated so far, officials said, adding rescue operations are continuing. Relief camps have been set up at ITO, Mayur Vihar, and Geeta Colony.

The river had already crossed the evacuation mark on Tuesday, when it rose to 206.03 metres, and the situation has worsened since.

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