New Delhi: An 'alert' has been sounded for evacuation of people living in low-lying areas along the Yamuna river in the national capital with the water level of the river rising to 206.18 metres above the danger mark of 205.33 metres, the highest ever rise in the water level this year after torrential rains in the upper catchment areas.

East Delhi DM Anil Banka said an "alert" has been sounded to evacuate people on Tuesday morning after the water level crossed the 206-metre mark, officials said on Tuesday. Low-lying areas near the river are being evacuated and people are being shifted to higher areas, he said. Arrangements have been made for their stay in government schools and night shelters in nearby areas. The DM has said that announcements are being made to caution people in view of the possibility of a further rise in the water level.

Low-lying areas near the Yamuna river in Delhi are considered flood-prone areas, where around 37,000 people live. This is the second time in two months that authorities have evacuated people living in low-lying areas due to the flood-like situation.

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