Delhi on alert as Yamuna water level crosses danger mark
The Yamuna River in Delhi crossed the danger mark at 205.68 meters early Monday, prompting flood alerts. Authorities began evacuations in low-lying areas, while officials monitor rising levels due to heavy rains and increased discharge from Hathnikund Barrage.
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Delhi on Flood Alert as Yamuna River Crosses Danger Mark
New Delhi, September 2 — The Yamuna River in the national capital crossed the danger mark once again on Monday morning, prompting authorities to issue a fresh flood alert for low-lying areas.
According to officials from the Central Water Commission, the water level of the Yamuna was recorded at 205.68 meters at the Old Yamuna Bridge (Loha Pul) at 6 am, surpassing the official danger mark of 205.33 meters. The rise in the river’s level has been attributed to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh over the past 48 hours, leading to an increased discharge from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana.
Delhi’s Flood Control Department has placed teams on high alert and started evacuating residents from vulnerable low-lying areas along the riverbanks. Relief camps have been set up in East Delhi and North-East Delhi to accommodate affected families. Boats have also been deployed in certain areas as a precautionary measure.
Traffic movement on the Old Yamuna Bridge, a key link between North and East Delhi, may face restrictions if the water continues to rise, officials said. Commuters have been advised to use alternate routes to avoid disruptions.
Delhi witnessed severe flooding in July last year when the Yamuna reached a record level of 208.66 meters, submerging roads, homes, and key landmarks, and disrupting normal life for several days. While the current level is below last year’s peak, officials are closely monitoring the situation given the forecast of more rain in northern India.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has urged residents to stay alert and cooperate with administration efforts. “We are in touch with Haryana and the central authorities to regulate water discharge from Hathnikund. The safety of citizens is our top priority,” he said.
The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall in Delhi over the next two days, while heavy showers are expected in parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. This could further impact water levels in the Yamuna.
Authorities have appealed to people living near the riverbanks to move to safer places immediately and avoid venturing close to the swollen river.
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