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Delhi has been placed on high alert after the Yamuna swamped many neighbourhoods. The Delhi Traffic Police warned the locals to stay off several important routes that have been submerged as the river reached record levels on Thursday. Yamuna's water level was 208.05 metres at 10 a.m. on Thursday, according to the Central Water Commission, which described the situation as 'extreme'. Taking cognizance of the worsening situation in the national capital due to torrential rains and potential flooding, the officials informed that 10 schools, including 7 in Shahadra and low-lying portions of Delhi's Civil Lines zone have been asked to remain closed until further order. The Delhi police have also imposed section 144 CrPC as a precautionary measure in the flood-prone areas in Delhi. Common Diseases To Watch Out For During Floods Floods are one of the natural disasters which have a massive range of health impacts. Floods not only pose immediate risks, like drowning, but they a...