Yamuna on edge! Evacuation begins as water level breaches danger mark – See Photos

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Yamuna on Monday breached the danger mark of 205.33 metres. The level recorded yesterday stood at 206.04 mm at 11 pm. This led to the Flood Control Department sounding an Orange alert in the capital. As the monsoon builds and Yamuna takes unexpected turns, people living in the surrounding area have started relocating.At 8 pm yesterday, Yamuna was said to be flowing over the danger mark of 205.76 metres. Yesterday, the officials informed that the water level is expected to reach 206.65 metres at 3 pm today.2/10

 People from low-lying areas around the Yamuna relocating to a safer place. (Image: PTI)

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Residents at the flooded colony of Yamuna Bazar in New Delhi. (Image: PTI)

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Children play in floodwaters in New Delhi. (Image: PTI)

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People from low-lying areas around the Yamuna river carry their belongings while relocating to a safer place. (Image: PTI)

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 The Yamuna River swells up as its water level reaches near danger mark, at the Old Yamuna Bridge (Loha Pul). (Image: PTI)

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Delhi Education and PWD Minister Atishi inspects the water level of Yamuna river after heavy monsoon rains in New Delhi on July 10. (Image: PTI)

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People take ride on a boat in Yamuna river after heavy monsoon rains in New Delhi. (Image: PTI)

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People from low-lying areas around the Yamuna river collect drinking water near their makeshift tents along a road on July 11. (Image: PTI)

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 A boat anchored near the bank of Yamuna river on July 10. (Image: PTI)