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• 09:34 PM, Jul 17 2023

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• 09:32 PM, Jul 17 2023

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• 08:48 PM, Jul 17 2023

  Army chief Pande interacts with Tri-services Contigent that participated in Bastille Day Parade

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  Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande interacted with & felicitated the Tri-services Contingent of the Indian Armed Forces which participated in the Bastille Day Parade -2023 in France. COAS commended the contingent for their immaculate drill & lauded them for their dedication &… pic.twitter.com/bbs1tGr3he

  — ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2023

• 08:29 PM, Jul 17 2023

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New Delhi, July 16: Yamuna river levels recede, but some areas in Delhi still affected by flooding. The river is expected to dip below the danger mark soon, providing relief to the government and affected individuals. Although floodwaters have subsided in certain regions, including Civil Lines in the north and parts of the southeast, Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar in northwest Delhi continue to face challenges.

#WATCH | Delhi: Waterlogging situation on ITO road improves further as water level of Yamuna River continues to recede slowly

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— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2023

According to a central water commission official, the water level is anticipated to drop below the danger mark of 205.33 on Monday morning. The slight increase in water released from the Hathnikund barrage on Sunday afternoon is unlikely to have a significant impact unless there are heavy downpours in the hills.

Government agencies have been working diligently to clear waterlogged areas and restore drivable roads before the start of the new week. However, the receding waters have left behind heaps of silt, unpleasant odors, and a potential risk of infection. Moreover, the lack of access to drinking water and food has emerged as a new threat for residents returning to their homes.

- With inputs from agencies