Delhi: Alert sounded as Yamuna water level nears danger mark

Delhi administration has issued an alert as the water level of Yamuna has reached closer to the danger mark.

The Delhi administration on Friday sounded an “alert” as the water level of the Yamuna in the capital rose to 205.22 metres, precariously close to the 'danger mark' of 205.33 metres, as rains continued to pound northwest India, officials said. The irrigation and flood control department has deployed 13 boats in different areas and put 21 others on standby.