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Weather In Delhi: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms at most places in Delhi on Friday. However, the weather body has not issued any alert in this regard. Similar weather conditions are expected to prevail for the next few days in the city. IMD has placed Gurugram and Faridabad on a yellow alert, indicating light rain. In Delhi, the maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 33 and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively on Friday.

Yamuna Above Danger Mark In Delhi

The Yamuna river in Delhi is flowing more than two meters above the danger mark. On Thursday morning, the water level of Yamuna reached 207.48 metres. The danger level is at 205.33 metres. Six districts are under the grip of flood. Yamuna water has entered residential areas in many places including Ring Road, and Civil Lines. On Thursday, passengers were not able to reach Yamuna Bank Metro Station due to waterlogging on the road.

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People Relocated In Delhi

Kashmiri Gate ISBT has been flooded since Wednesday night. Relief camps in low-lying areas like Mayur Vihar, Yamuna Vihar were flooded. More than 15,000 people have become homeless due to waterlogging in Geeta Colony, Usmanpur, Badarpur Khadar, Yamuna Bazaar, Monastery Bazaar, Majun Ka Tila, Chandgi Ram Akhara and other places. Due to the closure of Loha Bridge, daily commuters have been witnessing problems during commute. The Yamuna water levels have also impacted the Railways. The operation of more than 100 trains has been affected with more than 50 trains cancelled.

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Flood Situation In Haryana

The flood gates of Hathnikund Barrage have been opened for the fourth consecutive day, due to which the water level is continuously increasing. This has increased the threat of flood in the areas located on the banks of Yamuna in Yamunanagar, Karnal, Panipat and Sonipat.

Tangri-Markanda and its tributary river Begna are also in spate in Ambala. Due to this, flood water is flowing over the Ambala-Roorkee National Highway-344. One side of the highway had to be closed, leading to traffic snarls.