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Yamuna in spate, crosses danger mark in Delhi
Updated On: 19 June, 2013 11:56 AM IST | | IANS
The muddy, swirling waters of the Yamuna river were flowing over the danger mark Wednesday, leading to the closure of the city's 145-year-old railway bridge, and forced the evacuation of 2,000 families living along the river banks
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The landmark double-decker rail-cum-road bridge, built in 1868 and connecting sprawling capital city to its eastern part, has been closed for vehicular traffic, an official said Wednesday.
"The railway bridge will remain closed till the water level recedes to the safe level of 204 metres," Delhi Chief Secretary D.M. Sopli told IANS.
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