Delhi Weather Flood Update: Water level of Yamuna river rising rapidly, danger of flood in many areas of Delhi
Monsoon rains lashed most of the states of North India including Delhi last week.
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Monsoon rains lashed most of the states of North India including Delhi last week. The troubles of Delhiites are likely to increase as the stopped rains are about to start again and the water level of Yamuna is increasing. It will rain in Delhi-NCR this week as well and there is a yellow alert for rain for 15-16th.
Route of trains changed
The old iron bridge has been closed due to rising water level. Neither trains are passing in its upper part, nor vehicles from the lower part. Route of trains has been changed.
people are being taken to safe places
About 27 thousand people have been taken to safer places from the slums of Khadar. Relief camps have been set up for them.
Yamuna increased the difficulties of the people
Many colonies situated along the banks including Yamuna Bazar and Monastery have been inundated with water. Due to this people are facing a lot of problems.
Water being released from Hathinikund Barrage
Due to continuous release of water from Hathinikund in Haryana, the water level of Yamuna reached one meter above the danger mark on Tuesday.
Two days of rain fulfilled the July quota
From 8:30 am on Saturday to 5:30 pm on Sunday, 258.8 mm of rain was recorded. In this way, due to two days of rain, the July rainfall quota has been fulfilled.
Water level of Yamuna river rising rapidly, danger of flood in many areas of Delhi
Due to heavy rains and water released from Haryana, there is a continuous increase in the water level of Yamuna. The water level of the river reached 207.18 on Wednesday morning.