The flood situation in north India eased in the absence of heavy rain. The water levels in major rivers started receding except in Uttar Pradesh where six more people perished.Many areas in Uttar Pradesh were still reeling under floods as major rivers like Ganga, Ramganga and Yamuna are flowing above the danger mark at several places.Four persons drowned in flood waters in Hardoi district while one each person lost life in Bijnore and Badaun. The fresh casualties have taken the death toll this season to 386.Meanwhile, people in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana got respite as no rainfall was recorded during the day, easing the flood situation.In Delhi, the old Yamuna bridge which was closed to rail traffic due to the rising water level of the river early this week, has reopened. The water-level in Yamuna has come before the danger mark of 204.83 metres. In Punjab and Haryana, no rainfall has been recorded during last 24hours though the temperature remained below normal at many places.