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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stuti Mishra

Flood alert in India’s capital as river Yamuna breaches danger mark

The Yamuna river in Delhi has surged above its danger mark after days of torrential rain, forcing thousands to evacuate as widespread flooding devastates communities across both India and Pakistan.

In India’s capital, officials said nearly 10,000 people living along the Yamuna’s banks were moved to relief camps after the swollen river threatened to inundate low-lying neighbourhoods. Schools were closed and authorities urged residents to remain indoors.

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