With the release of 13.56 lakh cusec water from Hathini Kund barrage in a single day, Delhi now faces the risk of flood by Tuesday. The water level in the river Yamuna in Delhi is expected to cross the danger mark by Tuesday evening.
The water level is expected to cross 207.20 meters which is likely to be 2.37 meters above the danger mark of 204.83 meter. Terming it historic release in a single day, Delhi Chief Secretary DM Spolia told The Pioneer the release of 13.56 lakh cusec water is the highest since Independence and the Government sounded alert in view of possible flood threat.