August 26, 2010 1:06 PM

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Light rains in Delhi

Some parts of the national capital experienced light to moderate rains this morning. According to the Met Office, there are possibilities of light rains during the day also in some areas. The minimum temperature has been recorded at 25.6 degree Celsius which is three degrees above normal. Residual water logging from the previous day has caused traffic jams in various parts of the city. According to Delhi Traffic Police, vehicular movement has been diverted on Shantivan-Rajghat bypass while the Hanuman Setu near ISBT has been closed for traffic. The rail traffic has been restarted on Old Yamuna Bridge. The bridge was closed for road and rail traffic yesterday after the water level in Yamuna river rose dangerously.Meanwhile, the Yamuna continued to flow above the danger mark. Authorities said they were prepared to tackle any eventuality. The water level had touched 205.96 metres last evening. Currently, over 1,400 people are taking shelter in the169 relief camps set up in various places near low-lying areas near Yamuna in east Delhi. Around 200 people were evacuated from the banks yesterday.

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