Yamuna receding but remained above danger level

The water level in the Yamuna started receding on Thursday but remained above the danger level.

The river was flowing at 205.17 meters at Old Railway Bridge on Thursday evening, above the danger mark of 204.83 meters. Yesterday, it had reached 205.79 meters.

As the water level of Yamuna crossed the danger mark, 598 people have so far been evacuated from low-lying areas, an official statement stated Thursday.

Apart from this, 1,391 tents have been erected in six districts of the city, where 98 people are staying, it added.