Yamuna river rises to record highs, evacuation advisory in Delhi
Thousands evacuated as Yamuna reaches dangerous levels
Water levels in the Yamuna River have risen to unprecedented levels, requiring the evacuation of large numbers of people to safer locations in Delhi. Today, Delhi's Yamuna River has crossed the danger mark, reaching a dangerous height of 208.46 meters, three meters above the reference point. As a result, more than 16,500 people living in low-lying areas were displaced due to the threat of flooding.
The Yamuna River is now three meters above the danger mark, causing widespread flooding in low-lying Delhi and requiring evacuation. The Yamuna River has been declared "critical" by the Central Water Commission and is expected to reach its peak between 8am and 10am today. The current water level is well above the danger mark.
Rising water levels in the Yamuna River are a result of heavy rains and the release of water from the Hasnikund Dam, causing widespread flooding and inundation in various parts of the city. Surrounding low-lying areas have also suffered extensive damage.
At 7am today, the water level of the Yamuna River reached 208.46 meters and continues to flow from the Hasnikund Dam in Haryana. Monastery Market, Yamuna Bazaar, Gadi Mandi, Gita Ghat, Vishwakarma Colony, Kadda Colony, Around Old Railway Bridge, Blue Umbrella Temple Area, Neem Karoli Gaushala, Majnu Kah to Ring Road Prominent areas such as Tila Bis are now in high water. The closure of the Wazirabad water treatment plant, which supplies drinking water to much of the state capital, has compounded the challenges posed by the situation. In response to this crisis, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will visit the affected areas at 11am.
30 pm today. The Gita Colony Crematorium near the Yamuna River was closed due to flooding. The Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) is inviting residents to make use of the facilities at the Kalkardhuma and Garjpur crematoriums.
In view of the flood-like conditions, 10 schools in the lower reaches of the Civil Line Zone and 7 schools in Shadara district remain closed today. Online courses are held for students of these schools. Yesterday, Delhi's Yamuna River set a new record for the first time in 45 years, reaching 208.08 meters high, breaking the previous record of 207.49 meters. At 11:00 pm last night, the water level rose to 208.08 meters.
The Yamuna River is regulated by his two major weirs, the Dakpattar Dam in Uttarakhand and the Hasnikund Dam in Haryana, above Delhi. Because the river does not have dams, much of the monsoon flow goes untapped and floods occur during the wet season. In addition to persistent rains in the river basin, torrential rains hit Delhi and surrounding areas over the weekend, causing water levels to rise rapidly. As a result, Delhi police have implemented restrictions on gatherings in flood-prone areas.
Water levels from Hasnikund Dam in Haryana are expected to decrease from 2pm today. However, the Indian Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rains in Uttarakhand over the next two days, which could further increase the risk of flooding.
After an emergency meeting, Delhi Chief
Minister Arvind Kejriwal called on residents of low-lying areas to vacate their homes. So far, more than 16,500 people have moved to higher ground and dams have been built in those areas to prevent floods from reaching the rest of the capital. The water level continues to rise.
Mahatma Gandhi Marg between IP Viaduct and Changi Ram Akara, Mahatma Gandhi Marg between Kali Ghat Mandir and Delhi Secretariat, and Wazirabad Bridge and Changi Ram Akara due to flooding in lowlands There are traffic delays on the outer ring road. Rising water levels and evacuation efforts:
Water levels in the Yamuna River are 3 meters above the danger mark, flooding low-lying areas and requiring immediate evacuation. The Central Water Board has classified the situation as a 'Critical Situation' due to an expected peak water flow between 8am and 10am today. The current water level is well above the danger mark, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. Heavy rains and the release of water from the Hasnikund Dam have been identified as the main contributors to the continued rise in water levels, causing flooding and inundation in several parts of the city.
Affected
regions and service disruptions:
Prominent areas such as the Monastery Market, Yamuna Bazaar, Gadi Mandi, Gita Ghat, Vishwakarma Colony, Kadda Colony and several other areas near the Old Railway Bridge and the Blue Umbrella Temple were flooded. Hit, flooded and severely damaged. Rising water levels also forced the closure of the Wazirabad water treatment plant, cutting off Drinking
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