New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Yamuna River in Delhi has surged above the danger threshold, prompting close surveillance and precautionary measures from city officials. The rise is attributed to persistent moderate-to-heavy rainfall that has lashed the national capital over the last several days.
As a proactive step, residents in low-lying, flood-prone zones have been successfully evacuated and relocated to safer areas. The river's level was recorded at a concerning 207.43 meters as of 6 pm on Thursday, above the danger mark of 207 meters.
The situation has led to significant disruptions, including severe waterlogging that has caused major traffic snarls in key areas like Kashmere Gate. Public transport has also been impacted, with the Delhi M...