On Wednesday, the water levels at Yamuna had breached the 45-year-old record, touching 208.48 metres at 11 pm. The officials had said that the water levels were likely to swell further.

The Delhi government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges and non-essential government offices till Sunday.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has temporarily shut the entry and exit at the Yamuna Bank metro station on the Blue Line due to the rise in water level of the river. The metro body, however, said that the interchange facility is available and services on the Blue Line were functioning normally.

At present, the water level of river Yamuna at Old River Bridge at 8 pm was 208.66 metres. According to the flood forecast by the Central Water Commission, the water level at Old Railway Bridge is expected to be at 208.45 metres on Friday between 02:00 AM to 04:00 AM & thereafter, it is likely to decrease.

At present, the water level of river Yamuna at Old River Bridge at 8 pm was 208.66 metres. According to the flood forecast by the Central Water Commission, the water level at Old Railway Bridge is expected to be at 208.45 metres on Friday between 02:00 AM to 04:00 AM & thereafter, it is likely to decrease.