According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), the Yamuna River in Delhi is anticipated to cross the warning level of 204.50 metres by 5 pm today (Tuesday), with projections indicating it will rise to 204.90 metres. Although the river is expected to remain below the danger level of 205.33 metres, authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant as the situation develops.
If reports are to go by, as of 9 AM this morning, the water level at the Old Railway Bridge station, which serves as a key indicator for the river's status across the city, stood at 204.35 metres, just 0.15 metres shy of the warning mark. Over the past few days, the river has shown a notable increase, rising by 1.47 metres on Sunday alone, moving from 202.82 metres to 204.29 metres.
