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Delhi witnesses its worst floods in 32 years with over 9 lakh cusecs of water being released from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana. The Yamuna has crossed the danger mark of 204.83 metres and is feared to rise further. While over 6 lakh cusecs were released on Wednesday evening, over 2.4 lakh cusecs were discharged on Thursday morning. By afternoon, another 70,000 cusecs were released. Delhi Irrigation and PWD Minister Raj Kumar Chauhan, who took stock of the situation at an emergency meeting, said the government was extremely concerned. He said all possible steps were being taken. The Delhi government has issued a warning to evacuate several low-lying areas. Among the areas that could be affected are Usmanpur, Model Town, Garhi Mandu, Kashmere Gate, ISBT, Yamuna Pushta, Mayur Vihar, Okhl
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