Yamuna River in Delhi Crosses Hazardous Water Level

Due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas over the past 48 hours, the water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi surged past the danger mark of 205.33 meters on Tuesday. A spokesperson from the Central Water Commission reported that at 3 pm on Tuesday, the water level at the Old Railway Bridge surpassed the warning threshold of 204.50 meters and swiftly escalated to 205.39 meters by 10 pm. Forecasts indicate a further rise to 205.50 meters by 5 am, with expectations of additional elevation throughout the day, the official added.

However, the situation may not escalate to the evacuation level of 206.00 meters unless the hilly regions receive more rainfall, the spokesperson clarified.

The flow rate at the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district stood at approximately 27,000 cusecs, which is considered moderate for the monsoon season. A representative from the irrigation and flood control department of the Delhi government suggested that minor flooding might occur at select points along the river, but a severe crisis is improbable.

Numerous rivers are experiencing overflow due to the heavy rains. The Ganga River is surpassing the danger mark in Tehri, Haridwar, and Rishikesh. Additionally, the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers are exceeding the danger level in areas such as Rudraprayag, Srinagar, and Devprayag, as reported by the disaster control room in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun.