Delhi: Flood threat looms large as Yamuna continues to rise

New Delhi:  The rising Yamuna flooded several parts of the Capital on Friday as the water level climbed two metres above the danger mark, threatening to submerge more low-lying areas.

The people living in and around Tibetan market, which is usually bustling, are watching in fear as the Yamuna is still rising.

There's knee deep water in the area, which reaches waist level as you walk further. The hapless residents of the area are grappling with what is an extremely difficult situation for them.

"Kuch logon ne kaha ki baad aayegi, kuch ne kaha nahi aayegi. Isliye hum log nahi gaye. Kuch pata hi nahi tha, ab itna bura haal hai (Some people said the area will be flooded, while others refused. So we got confused and didn't leave. Now we are stranded),"said one of the residents.

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