Yamuna water level in Delhi recedes but still above danger mark

The water level of the Yamuna River has been receding gradually after peaking at 208.66 metres on July 13.

Published on: Jul 18, 2023 10:36 AM IST

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The Yamuna water level in Delhi followed a downward trend on Tuesday morning after a slight increase on Monday but it is still flowing over two metres above the danger mark of 205.33 metres.  (HT Photo/Vipin Kumar)

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A minor fluctuation in the water level cannot be ruled out due to rains in catchment areas upstream of the national capital.   (HT Photo/Sunil Ghosh)

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that The Wazirabad water treatment plant, where operations were hit due to the inundation of a pump house, has also started working at full capacity.  (HT Photo/Sanchit Khanna)

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Kejriwal said in a tweet on Tuesday, "Wazirabad Water treatment plant has also started working at full capacity. Now all WTPs are working at full capacity. DJB worked very hard. Thank you DJB!"  (AFP)

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The Yamuna River touched the walls of the Taj Mahal in Agra on Monday for the first time in 45 years.  (AFP)

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The Yamuna water level declined to 205.67 metres by 8 am on Tuesday from 206.01 at 11 pm on Monday, according to the Central Water Commission's flood-monitoring portal. It is expected to drop further to 205.41 metres by 7 pm.  (HT Photo/Sanchit Khanna)

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Shopkeepers at the Tibetan Market in New Delhi can be seen cleaning their shops as the water levels of Yamuna gets lowered. (HT Photo/Sanchit Khanna)

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Locals and residents of Yamuna Bazaar area seen clearing the silt deposited in their houses after the Yamuna River levels gets lowered in Delhi. (HT Photo/Sanchit Khanna)