New Delhi: The Central Water Commission (CWC) has predicted that the Yamuna river will cross the danger mark by August 19, with the water level expected to reach 206 metres by Tuesday. The danger mark is 205.33 metres.
Officials said the commission may begin discharging water as a precautionary step. At 7 am on Monday, the water level at the old railway bridge was recorded at 204.80 metres, up from 204.60 metres on Sunday evening.
The warning mark is 204.50 metres, and the river has remained above this level for two consecutive days.
Authorities confirmed that all concerned agencies are on alert and precautionary measures are in place. The old railway bridge continues to serve as a key observation point for monitoring flood risks in the capital.
