As Incessant Rain Batters Delhi For 3rd Day, An Anxious 'Danger' Countdown

The low-lying areas near the river in Delhi are considered prone to flooding and are inhabited by around 37,000 people.

As incessant rainfall batters the national capital for the third consecutive day, an anxious countdown is on at the Delhi weather office. The water level of the Yamuna river is set to cross the danger mark by tomorrow morning, Public Works Department Minister Atishi said today.

The Delhi government issued a flood warning on Sunday as Haryana released more than one lakh cusecs of water into the Yamuna river from the Hathnikund barrage. 

The Central Water Commission (CWC), too, on Sunday said the water level in the river in Delhi is rising and is expected to surpass the danger mark of 205.33 metres on Tuesday.