Yamuna water level nearing warning mark
On Wednesday, for the first time this monsoon, water discharge from Haryana's Hathnikund Barrage exceeded the 50,000 cusecs mark, peaking at 61,000 cusecs around 6 AM.
According to officials, the release of water has reduced to 40,000 cusecs at around 4 PM. The Old Iron Bridge serves as a key observation point for tracking the river's flow and potential flood risks.
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