The water level at the Yamuna River in the national capital dropped below the danger mark on Friday morning.
According to the latest update from the Central Water Commission, the water level at the Yamuna was recorded at 205.25 metres, at the Old Railway Bridge, on Friday morning.
The level recorded on Friday marked a further decrease from 205.35 metres 7 pm on Tuesday.
A “slight rise” was recorded in the river’s water level on Monday on account of fresh rainfall in neighbouring Haryana.
The danger mark in the Yamuna is at 205.33 metres. The river breached the danger mark 5 pm on July 10, leading to extensive flooding of the national capital.
Later, following an noticeable improvement in the waterlogging situation, the Delhi government lifted the ban on entry of heavy vehicles into the national capital.
“Considering the improvement of the flood situation and descending water level of Yamuna River, it has been decided by the competent authorities to withdraw all the restrictions imposed as per the orders on July 13th and 17th with effect from July 19th,” read an official statement. (ANI)
