2 dozen trains diverted due to Yamuna flood

Following an increase in the water level, the old Yamuna bridge was closed for rail and road traffic since 3 am, Northern Railway officials said.

Railways on Wednesday diverted 24 trains and cancelled 10 others due to flood in Yamuna river.

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Following an increase in the water level, the old Yamuna bridge was closed for rail and road traffic since 3 am, Northern Railway officials said.

As a result, 26 trains have been diverted, 27 short-terminated and 10 others stand cancelled, he said.

The water-level of the river increased due to release of 4,00,000 cusecs of water into western Yamuna from Tajewala.