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Water level in Delhi's Yamuna drops below danger level

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The water level in Delhi's Yamuna River has dropped below the danger level of 205.33 meters to 205.25 meters on July 21.

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The receding water has led to the Delhi government lifting restrictions on heavy vehicle entry; floods had caused significant property damage and evacuations.

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The Yamuna had previously breached its danger mark due to rainfall, reaching an all-time high of 208.66 meters, causing waterlogging and flooding.

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Experts attribute the unprecedented flooding to man-made factors like encroachment, obstruction of Yamuna's flow, and silt accumulation.