New Delhi: The Yamuna River in Delhi came dangerously close to the official danger mark on Friday morning, peaking at 205.15 meters against the threshold of 205.33 meters. The river remained at this high level for about two hours before starting to recede. By evening, it had dropped below the warning level of 204.5 meters, easing immediate concerns of flooding.

Despite the river level subsiding, heavy rainfall across the capital on Saturday led to severe waterlogging in multiple areas, including Vasant Kunj, R.K. Puram, Connaught Place, and Minto Bridge. Traffic movement was heavily affected, with several vehicles stranded in flooded stretches.

In Noida, authorities confirmed that the Yamuna and Hindon rivers were well below their respective danger levels, measuring 197.4 meters and 198.5 meters. Officials assured residents that constant monitoring was in place and preventive measures, such as embankment strengthening, had been implemented.

Meanwhile, in Prayagraj, the water levels of both the Ganga and Yamuna have begun to recede, now standing more than two meters below danger marks. However, continued heavy rain has slowed down post-flood cleaning and restoration work in the city.

Experts attribute the brief surge in the Yamuna’s level in Delhi to upstream rainfall in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. While such spikes are common during the monsoon, quick drainage and controlled discharge from barrages helped bring the level down swiftly, preventing a major crisis.